The Nikkei Average is down 397 yen (as of 14:50). In terms of the Nikkei Average contribution, Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, Fast Retailing <9983>, and Tokyo Electron <8035> are among the top negative contributors, while NTT Data G <9613>, M3 <2413>, and Suzuki <7269> are among the top positive contributors. In the sector, pharmaceuticals, machinery, banking, electric appliances, and service industries are among the top decline rates, while marine transportation, pulp & paper, iron & steel, land transportation, and securities commodities futures are among the top increase rates.

The Nikkei Average is moving little. Starting today, a G20 summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro. In the usa, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) housing market index for November will be announced tonight. Additionally, this week, the financial results for the period from August to October for the us semiconductor company nvidia will be announced in the early hours of the 21st Japan time, which is drawing significant interest.