As of 1:50 pm, the Nikkei average fell by 390 yen. In terms of contribution to the Nikkei average, First Retailing <9983>, TEL <8035>, Softbank Group <9984>, etc. are among the top negative contributions, while Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, Nidec Corporation Sponsored ADR <6594>, Screen Holdings <7735>, etc. are among the top positive contributions. In the sector, the electric and gas industry, marine transportation, air transportation, fisheries and agriculture, and real estate industries have high declines, while precision instruments are rising.
The Nikkei average is widening its decline. There is concern about the strengthening of the yen against the dollar compared to this morning's trend and the soft movement of Dow Inc's futures in extended hours trading.