The Nikkei Average is 122 yen higher (as of 14:40). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, Fast Rite ＜9983＞, Advantest ＜6857＞, Toyota ＜7203＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while Chugai Pharmaceutical ＜4519＞, Nitori HD ＜9843＞, Otsuka HD ＜4578＞, etc. are top negative contributors. In the sector, transportation equipment, petroleum and coal products, rubber products, mining, and warehousing-related products are at the top of the price increase rate, while land transportation, air transportation, pharmaceuticals, real estate, and chemicals are at the top of the price drop rate.

The Nikkei Average is moving with a slightly uncertain sense of direction. Today, the number of foreign visitors to Japan for August will be announced later. In the US, the number of US housing starts for August was announced tonight, and the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) results will be announced and US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Powell's press conference will be held before dawn tomorrow Japan time.