The Nikkei Average is 421 yen higher (as of 14:40). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, SoftBank G <9984>, Fast Reite <9983>, Recruit HD <6098>, etc. are top positive contributors, while East Elec <8035>, FANUC <6954>, and Bangnam HD <7832> are top negative contributors. In the sector, all industries increased in price. Securities commodity futures, electricity/gas industry, real estate business, petroleum and coal products, and steel are at the top of the price increase rate.
The Nikkei Average is moving in the high price range. US personal income and personal consumption expenditure (PCE) for April will be announced tonight in the US. The PCE price index is said to be emphasized by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) as a price index, and market interest is high. Additionally, the U.S. Chicago Purchasing Department Association Business Climate Index (PMI) for May will be announced.