The Nikkei average is down 870 yen (as of 1:50 pm). In terms of Nikkei average contribution, SoftBank Group <9984>, Advantest <6857>, and Tohoku Electron <8035> are among the top negative contributors, while Mitsubishi Electric <6503>, Panasonic Corporation <6752>, and Fuji Electric <6504> are among the top positive contributors. In the sector, nonferrous metals, transportation equipment, chemicals, electric appliances, and air transportation are among the top decliners, while glass & ceramics products and banking are showing an increase in value.

The Nikkei average is moving in the low price range. Important events such as tonight's US employment statistics announcement and next week's US presidential election are looming, and it seems that there is a lack of active buying ahead of the Tokyo market's 3-day weekend starting tomorrow.