The Nikkei average is down 976 yen (as of 14:40). In terms of Nikkei average contribution, SoftBank Group <9984>, Fast Retailing <9983>, Advantest <6857>, and others are among the top negative contributors, while Mitsubishi Electric <6503>, TDK <6762>, Panasonic Holdings <6752>, and others are among the top positive contributors. In sectors, transportation equipment, nonferrous metals, chemicals, electric appliances, and air transportation are among the top decliners, while glass & ceramics products have seen an increase.
The Nikkei average has widened its decline. Later today, Sumitomo Electric Industries <5802>, Murata Manufacturing <6981>, Tokyo Seimitsu <7729>, Nomura Holdings <8604>, West Japan Railway Company <9021>, Japan Airlines <9201>, KDDI Corporation <9433>, Sanrio <8136>, and others will announce their financial results for the 4th-9th months. In the USA, tonight, the October US employment statistics, the October US Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, and the September US construction spending will be announced. In corporate earnings, Chevron will announce its results for the July-September period.
