The Nikkei average is down 38 yen (as of 1:50 PM). In terms of Nikkei average contribution, companies like Daikin Co <6367>, Secom Co <9735>, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co <4063>, etc., are among the top negative contributors, while Advantest <6857>, SoftBank Group <9984>, Sony Group <6758>, etc., are among the top positive contributors. In terms of sectors, iron & steel, oil & coal products, chemicals, other financing business, and real estate are ranked high in terms of decline rate, while nonferrous metals, warehouse & transportation-related, rubber products, other products, and electric appliances are ranked high in terms of increase rate.

The Nikkei average has been fluctuating around last weekend's closing price. While Dow Inc. futures are holding firm in extended hours trading, providing a sense of security in the Tokyo market, the significant decline in the Hang Seng Index seems to be weighing on stock prices in the Tokyo market.