Nikkei average is up 84 yen (as of 13:50). In terms of Nikkei average contribution, SoftBank Group <9984>, Fast Retailing <9983>, Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063>, etc., are among the top contributors, while Advantest <6857>, Toyo Electric <8035>, Aeon <8267>, are among the top negative contributors. In sectors, rubber products, banking, transportation equipment, pharmaceuticals, and insurance are among the top gainers, while retail trade, services, textiles & apparels, other products, and electric appliances are among the top decliners.
The Nikkei average is showing a strong performance on the downside. The Dow Futures are resilient in after-hours trading, and the Hang Seng Index and Shanghai Composite Index have significantly risen, which seems to be supporting the stock prices in the Tokyo market. On the other hand, as the US is set to release the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September tonight, some investors may hold back from active buying until assessing these factors.