The Nikkei Average depreciated by 69 yen (as of 14:40). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, East Elec <8035>, Advantest <6857>, MS & AD <8725>, etc. are top positive contributors, while Daikin <6367>, Terumo <4543>, Shin-Etsu <4063>, etc. are top negative contributors. In the sector, insurance, electricity/gas, petroleum and coal products, shipping, and wholesale businesses are at the top of the price increase rate, while the real estate industry, precision instruments, securities commodity futures, banking, and steel are at the top of the price drop rate.
The Nikkei Average is moving in a negative zone. In the US, New York Federal Reserve President Williams is scheduled to give a speech tonight.