As of 1:50 p.m., the Nikkei average is down 12 yen. In terms of Nikkei contribution, First Retail <9983>, Fanuc <6954>, Nidec <6594>, etc. are among the top negative contributors, while Advantest <6857>, Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063>, TDK <6762>, etc. are among the top positive contributors. In terms of sectors, securities and futures products, marine transportation, real estate, electric and gas industry, and food items are among the top declining rate, while air transportation, mining, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and warehouse transportation-related are among the top rising rate.

The Nikkei average is showing some resilience to decline. The Nikkei average in the morning session fell, but it is reported that the fact that it has remained strong around 38,300 yen is reassuring. On the other hand, there are those who are holding back from actively buying as they want to see how the U.S. stock market, which resumes trading tonight after a holiday, will fare.