The Nikkei Average is 569 yen higher (as of 13:50). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, East Elec ＜8035＞, Fast Rette ＜9983＞, SoftBank G ＜9984＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while Daiichi Sankyo ＜4568＞, Sony G ＜6758＞, Shin-Etsu ＜4063＞, etc. are top negative contributors. In the sector, securities commodity futures, other products, machinery, services, and shipping industries are at the top of the price increase rate, while pharmaceuticals, rubber products, warehousing-related, petroleum and coal products, and land transportation industries are at the top of the price drop rate.

The Nikkei Average has remained steady. The fact that the yen depreciates slightly and the dollar is at a higher level compared to the morning in the foreign exchange market seems to be a sense of security in the stock market. Meanwhile, it has been pointed out that the Nikkei Average's 25-day moving average located in the 38700 yen range acts as an upper resistance line.