The Nikkei Average is 486 yen higher (as of 14:40). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, East Elec ＜8035＞, Fast Rette ＜9983＞, SoftBank G ＜9984＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while Daiichi Sankyo ＜4568＞, Shin-Etsu ＜4063＞, Sony G ＜6758＞, etc. are top negative contributors. In the sector, securities commodity futures, machinery, other products, services, and shipping industries have the highest price increase rate, while pharmaceuticals, rubber products, warehousing-related, petroleum and coal products, and land transportation industries have the highest price drop rates.
The Nikkei Average has remained steady. Today, after this, JFE ＜5411＞, Kawasaki Ships ＜9107＞, Nintendo ＜7974＞, etc. will announce financial results. In the US, US consumer credit balances for March will be announced tonight, and in corporate accounts, Walt Disney will announce financial results for the fiscal year ending January-March.