The Nikkei Average depreciated by 976 yen (as of 14:40). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, SoftBank G ＜9984＞, Fast Rette ＜9983＞, Advantest ＜6857＞, etc. are top negative contributors, while Mitsubishi Electric (6503), TDK (6762), PanaHD (6752), etc. are top positive contributors. In the sector, transportation equipment, non-ferrous metals, chemicals, electrical equipment, and air transportation industries are at the top of the price drop rate, and glass earth and stone products are rising in price.

The decline in the Nikkei Average is widening. Today, after this, Sumitomo Electric Industries ＜5802＞, Murata Manufacturing ＜6981＞, Tokyo Seimitsu ＜7729＞, Nomura HD ＜8604＞, JR West ＜9021＞, JAL ＜9201＞, KDDI ＜9433＞, Sanrio ＜8136＞, etc. will announce financial results for the April-9 fiscal year. Tonight in the US, US employment statistics for October, the American Supply Management Association (ISM) manufacturing business confidence index for October, and US construction spending for September will be announced. In terms of corporate financial results, Chevron will announce financial results for the fiscal year ending 7/9.