As of 2:40 pm, Nikkei average is up 379 yen. In terms of Nikkei average contribution, First Retail, <9983>, Chugai Pharmaceutical, <4519>, and Toyota, <7203>, are among the top contributors, on the other hand, Toshiba Electronics, <8035>, Disco, <6146>, and Laser Tech, <6920>, are among the top negative contributors. All industries are rising in the sector. Insurance, banking, securities commodity futures, transportation equipment, and oil and coal products are the top gainers.

Nikkei average is expanding its gains. In the US, the April S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index and the June consumer confidence index will be released tonight, and a speech by a Cook Federal Reserve Board (FRB) director is scheduled for early tomorrow morning Japan time. In addition, bidding for two-year US Treasury bonds will take place.