As of 1:50 p.m., the Nikkei Average is up 468 yen. In terms of contribution to the Nikkei Average, First Reit <9983>, TDK <6762>, and other stocks are among the top contributors, while Daiichi Sankyo <4568>, Disco <6146>, and Societe Next <6526> are among the top negative contributors. In terms of sectors, securities and futures, insurance, marine transportation, mining, and warehouse transportation industries are among the top gainers, while electric and gas industries, non-ferrous metals, metal products, pharmaceuticals, and transportation equipment are among the decliners.

The Nikkei Average is holding steady. The solid performance of Dow futures and the Hong Kong Hang Seng index are providing a sense of reassurance in the Tokyo market. However, it appears that there are limited buying opportunities due to the lack of notable domestic buying factors.