The Nikkei Average is up 69 yen (as of 14:40). In terms of Nikkei Average contribution, Advantest <6857>, First Retail <9983>, TDK <6762>, etc. are contributing positively, while Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, Daiichi Sankyo <4568>, etc. are contributing negatively. In terms of sectors, nonferrous metals, banking, other financial business, securities commodity futures, and insurance are the top gainers, while pharmaceuticals, marine transportation, land transportation, food products, and real estate are the top losers in terms of decline rate.

The Nikkei Average is at a slightly high level. The US market tonight will be closed for Labor Day holiday.