As of 13:50, the Nikkei Average is up 278 yen. TDK <6762>, SoftBank G <9984>, Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, and others are among the top contributors, while Daikin <6367>, Mercari <4385>, and Mitsukoshi Isetan <3099> are among the top negative contributors by Nikkei average contribution. In the sector, transportation equipment, pharmaceuticals, banks, warehouse transportation-related, and precision equipment are among the top risers, while nonferrous metals, rubber products, and mining are declining in value.

The Nikkei average is expanding its gains. It appears that the support of export stocks and stock prices in the stock market is due to the fact that the foreign exchange market is continuing at a high level of a weak yen and a high dollar. However, some investors may hold back from actively buying due to the Dow Jones futures trading slightly weak in after-hours trading and the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index falling.