The Nikkei Average depreciated by 278 yen (as of 14:40). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, First Rate ＜9983＞, Toelec ＜8035＞, Shin-Etsu ＜4063＞, etc. are top negative contributors, while SoftBank G ＜9984＞, Daikin ＜6367＞, Nidec ＜6594＞, etc. are top positive contributors. In the sector, the real estate industry, electricity/gas industry, shipping industry, mining industry, and non-ferrous metals have high price drop rates, while securities commodity futures, insurance, and information and communication industries have risen in price.

The Nikkei Average continues to move without a sense of direction. In the US, the number of US second-hand housing sales for April will be announced tonight. Also, the summary of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) proceedings (for 4/30 to 5/1) will be announced before dawn tomorrow Japan time, and NVIDIA's financial results for the fiscal year ending 2-4 are scheduled to be announced in corporate accounts, and market interest is high.