The Nikkei Average depreciated by 198 yen (as of 14:40). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, East Elec ＜8035＞, Fast Rette ＜9983＞, Shin-Etsu ＜4063＞, etc. are top negative contributors, while Daiichi Sankyo ＜4568＞, Terumo ＜4543＞, Konami G ＜9766＞, etc. are top positive contributors. In the sector, transportation equipment, shipping, insurance, banking, and mining are at the top of the price drop rate, while precision instruments, pharmaceuticals, air transportation, food, and service industries are at the top of the price increase rate.

The Nikkei Average has been moving slightly. This week, there is a high level of interest in the August US Consumer Price Index (CPI) on the 11th and the August Producer Price Index (PPI) on the 12th. Also, since the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election will be announced on the 12th, there is a possibility that interest in the policies of leading candidates will increase.