The Nikkei Average is 392 yen higher (as of 13:50). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, First Rate ＜9983＞, SoftBank G ＜9984＞, Toyota ＜7203＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while Daiichi Sankyo ＜4568＞, Olympus ＜7733＞, Nitori HD ＜9843＞, etc. are top negative contributors. In the sector, transportation equipment, non-ferrous metals, wholesale trade, steel, and insurance industries have high price increase rates, and air transportation and pharmaceuticals are falling in price.
The increase in the Nikkei Average is widening. In the market, words such as “quiet and no sale” in response to stock appreciation while market participants are decreasing at the end of the year, and the rule of thumb that stock prices rise in preparation for a big payment are heard.
