The Nikkei average is down 157 yen (as of 1:50 PM). In terms of Nikkei average contribution, companies like Fast Retailing <9983>, Toto Electronics <8035>, SoftBank Group <9984>, etc., are among the top contributors on the negative side, while Daikin <6367>, Recruit Holdings <6098>, Denso <6902>, etc., are among the top contributors on the positive side. In sectors, precision instruments, pharmaceuticals, and retail trade are declining, while textiles & apparels, insurance, construction, transportation equipment, and electric & gas utilities are among the top gainers in terms of percentage increase.

The Nikkei average is in the negative range, but the downside seems to be firm. There are investors who are holding back from active buying as they want to assess President Trump's policies with his certain victory in the US presidential election. On the other hand, it seems that the firm performance of Dow futures in extended hours trading is providing support to stock prices in the Tokyo market.