The Nikkei average is down 353 yen (as of 1:50 PM). In terms of contribution to the Nikkei average, Advantest <6857>, Fast Retailing <9983>, and Tokyo Electron <8035> have the highest negative contributions, while Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, TDK <6762>, and SoftBank Group <9984> are the top positive contributors. In the sectors, transportation equipment, nonferrous metals, marine transportation, insurance, and securities commodity futures are among the highest decliners, while pharmaceuticals and other products are on the rise.
The Nikkei average is fluctuating in the lower range. In addition to ongoing caution regarding the policies of the Trump administration in the U.S., the yen's exchange rate appears to have shifted slightly towards a stronger yen and weaker dollar compared to the morning, which seems to be making investor sentiment more cautious.
