The Nikkei Average depreciated by 72 yen (as of 13:50). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, Lasertech ＜6920＞, Advantest ＜6857＞, TDK ＜6762＞, etc. are top negative contributors, while Fast Lite ＜9983＞, SoftBank G ＜9984＞, and Shin-Etsu ＜4063＞ 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 is at a slightly lower level. The fact that the yen exchange rate swings slightly in the direction of yen depreciation and dollar appreciation compared to the morning, and the fact that Dow Jones Industrial Average futures have remained steady due to overtime trading, etc., seem to be factors supporting stock prices in the Tokyo market.