The Nikkei Average depreciated by 134 yen (as of 14:40). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, Fast Lite ＜9983＞, SoftBank G ＜9984＞, Shin-Etsu ＜4063＞, etc. are top negative contributors, while Lasertech ＜6920＞, Advantest ＜6857＞, Daikin ＜6367＞, etc. are top positive contributors. In the sector, the shipping industry, securities commodity futures, petroleum and coal products, glass earth and stone products, and mining have the highest price drop rate, while fisheries/agriculture and forestry, land transportation, foodstuffs, electricity/gas, and wholesale businesses are at the top of the price increase rate.
The Nikkei Average showed a slight softness towards the end of trading. Today, after this, Ibiden (4062) and others are planning to announce financial results. Tonight in the United States, the ADP National Employment Report for April, the American Supply Management Association (ISM) Manufacturing Business Confidence Index for April, the US Employment Dynamics Survey (JOLTS) for March, and US construction spending for March were announced, and the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) results will be announced before dawn tomorrow Japan time, and US Federal Reserve (FRB) Chairman Powell's press conference is scheduled. In corporate accounts, Pfizer, Qualcomm, etc. will announce financial results for the fiscal year ending January-March.