As of 1:50 pm, the Nikkei Average is down 70 yen. In terms of Nikkei Average contribution, Advantest <6857>, Honda <7267>, Toyota <7203>, and others are among the top negative contributors, while Toshiba <8035>, Recruit HD <6098>, Fast Retailing <9983>, and others are among the top positive contributors. In terms of sectors, marine transportation, transportation equipment, electric and gas industry, nonferrous metals, and textile products are among the top decliners, while services, other products, pharmaceuticals, retail trade, and real estate are on the rise.

Although the Nikkei Average is in negative territory, it is showing a solid downside. Ahead of the release of US employment statistics for June tonight, it seems that aggressive buying is limited.