The Nikkei Average is 346 yen higher (as of 14:40). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, East Elec <8035>, SoftBank G <9984>, Daikin <6367>, etc. are top positive contributors, while Shin-Etsu <4063>, DISCO <6146>, JTEKT <6473>, etc. are top negative contributors. In the sector, the shipping industry, real estate industry, insurance industry, pharmaceuticals, and other products have a high price increase rate, and the chemical, electric/gas industry, and land transportation industries are falling in price.
The Nikkei Average has remained steady. Today, after this, M3 <2413>, Komatsu <6301>, Mitsubishi Electric <6503>, NEC <6701>, TDK <6762>, Advantest <6857>, Kyocera <6971>, Murata <6981>, Socionext <6526>, OLC <4661>, Toyota Tsusho <8015>, etc. are scheduled to announce financial results. Tonight in the US, the US personal income/personal consumption expenditure (PCE) for March and the US consumer attitude index (confirmed value, University of Michigan survey) for April will be announced. In corporate accounts, Chevron will announce financial results for the fiscal year ending January-March.