The Nikkei Average is 494 yen higher (as of 13:50). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, SoftBank G ＜9984＞, Advantest ＜6857＞, East Elec ＜8035＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while Nexon ＜3659＞, Chugai Pharmaceutical ＜4519＞, KDDI ＜9433＞, etc. are top negative contributors. In the sector, the electrical equipment, machinery, precision instruments, textile products, and insurance industries are at the top of the price increase rate, while petroleum and coal products, real estate, mining, non-ferrous metals, and construction industries are at the top of the price drop rate.

The Nikkei Average is increasing in scope. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures have been steady, and it seems to be a factor supporting stock prices in the Tokyo market.