The Nikkei average is up 55 yen (as of 1:50 p.m.). In terms of Nikkei average contribution, First Retail <9983>, Recruit HD <6098>, and SoftBank G <9984> are among the top contributors, while Laser Tech <6920>, Daikin <6367>, and Mitsubishi Heavy <7011> are among the top negative contributors. In terms of sectors, insurance, precision instruments, services, foods, and futures of securities products are top gainers, while machinery, wholesale trade, warehouse transportation, real estate, and oil and coal products are top losers.
The Nikkei average is showing little movement. With little new material to go on, it seems that active trading is being held off.