Nikkei Average is down 714 yen (as of 14:40). In terms of Nikkei Average contribution, First Reit<9983>, TDK<8035>, Advantest<6857>, among others, are among the top negative contributors, while Softbank G<9984>, Taiyo Yuden<6976>, Eisai<4523>, among others, are among the top positive contributors. In terms of sector, real estate, oil & coal products, mining, precision instruments, and transportation equipment have the highest decline rates, while pharmaceuticals are on the rise.

Nikkei Average is slightly sluggish. In the US, the New York Fed manufacturing index for June will be released tonight.