Nikkei average is up by 291 yen (as of 2:40pm). In terms of Nikkei average contribution, TDK<6762>, Chugai Pharma<4519>, SoftBank G<9984> are among the top positive contributions, while Daikin<6367>, Shin-Etsu Chem<4063>, Recruit Holdings<6098> are among the top negative contributions. In terms of sector, transportation equipment, pharmaceutical, banks, precision instruments, and warehouse/transportation related sectors are among the top gainers, while nonferrous metals, mining, rubber products, and services sectors are among the top decliners.

Nikkei average is trading in the high range. Some are paying attention to the 75-day moving average line at the level of the lower half of the 38,900 yen range as the upper limit resistance line.