The Nikkei Average depreciated by 59 yen (as of 14:40). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, East Elec ＜8035＞, SECOM ＜9735＞, Toyota ＜7203＞, etc. are top negative contributors, while KDDI ＜9433＞, SoftBank G ＜9984＞, Olympus ＜7733＞, etc. are top positive contributors. In the sector, the real estate industry, construction industry, metal products, electric/gas industry, fisheries/agriculture and forestry have the highest price drop rate, while textile products, other products, precision instruments, rubber products, and the air transport industry are at the top of the price increase rate.
The Nikkei Average is showing a steady downward trend. Financial results announcements from major companies will continue until the 15th. Today, after this, Suzuki ＜7269＞, SoftBank G ＜9984＞, Yamaha ＜7272＞, Aozora ＜8304＞, etc. are scheduled to announce financial results.