The Nikkei Average is 341 yen higher (as of 13:50). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, First Rate ＜9983＞, Shin-Etsu ＜4063＞, East Elec ＜8035＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while SoftBank G ＜9984＞, Daikin ＜6367＞, Eisai ＜4523＞, etc. are top negative contributors. In the sector, petroleum and coal products, mining, nonferrous metals, steel, and electric/gas industries are at the top of the price increase rate, while other products, securities futures, precision instruments, information and communication industries, and metal products are at the top of the price drop rate.

The Nikkei Average rose drastically in the front market, but growth in the back market was slightly sluggish. Domestic interest rates are strong, and speculations about the Bank of Japan's monetary policy normalization are working, and it seems that they are being wary.