The Nikkei average is down 109 yen (as of 14:50). In terms of contributions to the Nikkei average, Fast Retailing <9983>, SoftBank Group <9984>, and TDK <6762> are among the largest negative contributors, while Honda <7267>, Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063>, and Tokyo Electron <8035> are among the largest positive contributors. In the sector, Nonferrous Metals, Services, Information & Communications, Precision Instruments, and Electric Appliances are among the highest in terms of decline percentage, while Electric & Gas, Marine Transportation, Transportation Equipment, Iron & Steel, and Banking are among the highest in terms of increase percentage.

The Nikkei average is showing slight movements in the negative zone. In the USA, the November report on durable goods orders and the number of new residential sales for November will be released tonight. Today is Christmas Eve, and the US Commodity ETF, Bonds, and Stocks markets will have shortened trading hours.