The Nikkei Average is 88 yen higher (as of 14:50). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, First Rate ＜9983＞, Recruit HD ＜6098＞, Advantest ＜6857＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while SoftBank G ＜9984＞, TDK ＜6762＞, and Shin-Etsu ＜4063＞ are top negative contributors. In the sector, other products, retail, mining, petroleum and coal products, and warehousing-related products are at the top of the price increase rate, while banking, electric/gas, metal products, land transportation, and shipping industries are at the top of the price drop rate.
The Nikkei Average has remained steady. Tonight in the US, the ADP US Employment Report for November, US manufacturing orders for October, and the ISM Service Industry Business Confidence Index for November will be announced. Before dawn tomorrow Japan time, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell will participate in discussions and the US Regional Federal Reserve Economic Report (Beige Book) will be published.
