The Nikkei Average is down 48 yen (as of 13:50). In terms of Nikkei Average contribution, Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, and Daiichi Sankyo <4568> are among the top negative contributors, while Advantest <6857>, TDK <6762>, and Kyocera <6971> are among the top positive contributors. In terms of sectors, pharmaceuticals, marine transportation, land transportation, food products, and real estate are among the top decliners, while nonferrous metals, banking, securities and commodities futures, other financing businesses, and transportation equipment are among the top gainers.

The Nikkei Average is trading at a slightly lower level. The foreign exchange market has seen the yen depreciate by about 60 yen compared to the morning, with 1 dollar = 145.80 yen, which seems to be a factor restraining buying interest in export stocks. In addition, the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index and the Shanghai Composite Index are both declining, which is also weighing on Tokyo market prices.