The Nikkei average is down by 91 yen (as of 13:50). In Nikkei stock average contribution, Advantest <6857>, Shionogi <4507>, and TDK <8035> are among the top negative contributors, while Laser Tech <6920>, Nittoden <6988>, and Fast Retailing <9983> are among the top positive contributors. In sectors, securities, commodity ETFs, oil & coal products, electric and gas companies, and land transportation have the highest decline rates, while nonferrous metals, marine transportation, chemicals, insurance, and mining have the highest increase rates.

The Nikkei average is showing heavy resistance on the upper end. With the weekend approaching and the need to observe the May employment statistics in the US announced tonight, active buying seems to be generally held back.