The Nikkei Average is 342 yen higher (as of 14:50). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, Fast Rite ＜9983＞, East Elec ＜8035＞, Recruit HD ＜6098＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while Chugai Pharmaceutical ＜4519＞, Suzuki ＜7269＞, Daiichi Sankyo ＜4568＞, etc. are top negative contributors. In the sector, petroleum and coal products, services, textile products, non-ferrous metals, and mining have high price increase rates, while shipping, electric/gas, pharmaceuticals, and other products are falling in price.
The Nikkei Average is at odds even in the high price range. Tonight in the US, the US PMI (preliminary value) for November and the US consumer attitude index (final value, University of Michigan survey) for November will be announced.
