The Nikkei Average is 798 yen higher (as of 14:50). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, East Elec ＜8035＞, Advantest ＜6857＞, Fast Rite ＜9983＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while Bangnam HD ＜7832＞, Konami G ＜9766＞, Nexon ＜3659＞, etc. are top negative contributors. In the sector, electrical equipment, services, banking, securities commodity futures, and precision instruments are at the top of the price increase rate, while the shipping industry, steel, mining, electric/gas industry, and petroleum and coal products are at the top of the price drop rate.
The Nikkei Average is slightly sluggish, but the lower price is developing steadily. Tonight in the US, the US trade balance for November, the US Employment Dynamics Survey (JOLTS) for November, and the U.S. Supply Management Association (ISM) Service Industry Business Confidence Index for December will be announced.
