[Nikkei Stock Average and TOPIX (Table)]

Nikkei Average; 35,910.70; +885.70 TOPIX; 2535.39; +52.09 The afternoon Nikkei average started with a slightly wider increase from the morning close (35,785.55 yen) to 35,910.70 yen, up 885.70 yen from the previous day's close. During the lunchtime, the Nikkei 225 futures were strongly entangled in the range of 35,770-35,930 yen. The USD/JPY rate was at a relatively high level of 1 dollar = 147.30-40 yen, about 20 yen weaker and dollar stronger since 9am. On the other hand, while the Shanghai Composite Index was down by about 0.1% in a back-and-forth battle around the previous week's closing price, the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index was steady in the morning but is struggling to rise and is trading near the previous week's closing price.

The afternoon Tokyo market started with a slightly bullish trend compared to the morning. While earnings announcements for major companies from the April-June period continue until early next week, the search for good performance and good earnings stocks seems to be supporting the stock prices. On the other hand, there are also many precautionary measures, such as economic indicators such as July's US wholesale price index (PPI) to be announced tonight and tensions in the Middle East over Israel and Iran, as well as the possibility of a large-scale earthquake, which is more likely than usual. Some investors are cautious about chasing upper prices.

Summary of the start of the afternoon session

In sectors, insurance, marine transportation, and electric appliances are among the top gainers, while air transportation, land transportation, and rubber products are declining.

In the top trading volume of the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, Kokusai <6525>, Fujikura <5803>, Trend <4704>, Rakuten Group <4755>, Keyence <6861>, Kawasaki Shipbuilding <9107>, TDK <6762>, Advantest <6857>, Screen HD <7735>, and Hitachi <6501> are high. On the other hand, OLC <4661>, Mitsukoshi-Isetan <3099>, Nintendo <7974>, Recruit HD <6098>, Renesas <6723>, HOYA <7741>, Shiseido <4911>, and Nitori HD <9843> are declining.

The Nikkei Average in the afternoon slightly widened its increase from the morning close (35,785.55 yen) and started at 35,910.70 yen, up 885.70 yen from the previous day's close. During the lunchtime, the Nikkei 225 futures were strongly entangled in the range of 35,770-35,930 yen. The USD/JPY rate was at a relatively high level of 1 dollar = 147.30-40 yen, about 20 yen weaker and dollar stronger since 9am. On the other hand, while the Shanghai Composite Index was down by about 0.1% in a back-and-forth battle around the previous week's closing price, the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index was steady in the morning but is struggling to rise and is trading near the previous week's closing price.

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