The Nikkei Average is 154 yen higher (as of 14:40). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, SoftBank G ＜9984＞, TDK ＜6762＞, DISCO ＜6146＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while Fast Rite ＜9983＞, Daiichi Sankyo ＜4568＞, and Shin-Etsu ＜4063＞ are top negative contributors. In the sector, the shipping industry, real estate industry, construction industry, wholesale trade, petroleum and coal products have a high price increase rate, and pharmaceuticals, banking, transportation equipment, and insurance businesses are falling in price.

The Nikkei Average has remained steady. Bank of Japan Governor Ueda is scheduled to hold a press conference later today. Also, tonight in the US, the rice import/export price index for May and the US consumer attitude index for June (University of Michigan survey, preliminary figures) will be announced.