The Nikkei Average is down 25 yen (as of 2:40 p.m.). In terms of Nikkei Average contribution, SoftBank Group <9984>, TDK <6762>, Advantest <6857>, etc. are among the top negative contributors, while First Retailing <9983>, Disco <6146>, NTT Data Group <9613>, etc. are among the top positive contributors. In the sector, real estate, electric and gas industry, metal products, rubber products, glass and ceramics products are among the top decliners, while marine transportation, insurance, land transportation, pulp and paper, and securities and commodity futures are among the top gainers.
The Nikkei average is stagnant. Today, in the United States, the June preliminary PMI (S&P Global survey), May existing home sales, and May comprehensive leading economic indicators will be announced tonight.