The Nikkei Average depreciated by 460 yen (as of 14:40). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, East Elec <8035>, First Rate <9983>, Advantest <6857>, etc. are top negative contributors, while NTT DATA G <9613>, Recruit HD <6098>, Daiichi Sankyo <4568>, etc. are top positive contributors. In the sector, securities commodity futures, electrical equipment, mining, real estate, and machinery are at the top of the price drop rate, and the shipping industry, pharmaceuticals, steel, rubber products, and electric/gas industries are at the top of the price increase rate.
The Nikkei Average is showing a heavy return. Tonight in the US, the US durable goods order value for April and the US consumer attitude index (confirmed value, University of Michigan survey) for May will be announced.