The Nikkei Average is 171 yen higher (as of 13:50). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, Fast Lite ＜9983＞, Toelec ＜8035＞, Shin-Etsu ＜4063＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while Lasertech ＜6920＞, Denso ＜6902＞, Kyocera ＜6971＞, etc. are top negative contributors. In the sector, insurance, securities and commodity futures, and other financial, construction, and foodstuffs are at the top of the price increase rate, while shipping, rubber products, metal products, warehousing-related products, and other products are at the top of the price drop rate.
The Nikkei Average is showing a steady downward trend. In addition to the fact that financial results announcements of major domestic and foreign companies will be in full swing this week, the results of the Bank of Japan monetary policy meeting will be announced on the weekend, so the wait-and-see mood has spread slightly to determine these, and it seems that aggressive trading is being postponed.