The Nikkei Average depreciated by 56 yen (as of 13:50). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, SoftBank G ＜9984＞, Fast Rite ＜9983＞, Chugai Pharmaceutical ＜4519＞, etc. rank high as positive contributors, while Advantest ＜6857＞, Recruit HD ＜6098＞, Tokio Marine ＜8766＞, etc. rank high for negative contributions. In the sector, other products, the information and communication industry, precision equipment, retail business, and air transportation industry are at the top of the price increase rate, while securities commodity futures, banking, petroleum and coal products, non-ferrous metals, and insurance industries are at the top of the price drop rate.
The Nikkei Average turned downward. Ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which will be held for 2 days from tonight, and the Bank of Japan monetary policy meeting on 18-19, it seems that aggressive purchases have been postponed.
