The Nikkei Average is 452 yen higher (as of 14:40). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, East Elec ＜8035＞, Recruit HD ＜6098＞, Advantest ＜6857＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while Toyota ＜7203＞, Suzuki ＜7269＞, Honda ＜7267＞, etc. have negative contributions. In the sector, the service industry, securities commodity futures, other products, other financial services, and electrical equipment are at the top of the price increase rate, and the pulp/paper, petroleum and coal products, steel, transportation equipment, and banking industries are at the top of the price drop rate.

The Nikkei Average is strong. Tonight in the US, the US import and export price index for April, the number of US housing starts in April, the number of new US unemployment insurance claims per week, the Philadelphia Fed manufacturing business climate index for May, and the US industrial production and facility utilization rate for April will be announced. In corporate accounts, Applied Materials, Walmart, etc. will announce financial results for the fiscal year ending 2-4.