The Nikkei Average is down 510 yen (as of 13:50). In terms of Nikkei Average contribution, First Retail <9983>, Advantest <6857>, and Toto Electric <8035> are among the top negative contributors, while Epson <6724>, Disco <6146>, and Toyota <7203> are among the top positive contributors. In the sector, construction, machinery, real estate, securities and commodity futures, and banking are among the top decliners, while marine transportation, rubber products, and mining are showing price increases.

The Nikkei Average is experiencing a sluggish rebound. In addition to the rise in domestic interest rates, there is a continuing sense of domestic political uncertainty related to the general election on the 27th and caution towards the US presidential election voting on November 5th, leading to a hold on active buying.