[Nikkei Stock Average and TOPIX (Table)]

Nikkei average; 38,658.46; + 10.71

TOPIX; 2,708.78; -3.85

Summary of the start of the afternoon session

In the second half of the day, the Nikkei average started trading by narrowing the gain from the previous trading day by 10.71 yen to 38,658.46 yen, reducing the gain from the morning closing price (38,709.88 yen). It should be noted that during lunchtime, the Nikkei 225 futures traded within the range of the previous week's closing price. In the morning session, the Nikkei average gradually narrowed its gain after opening higher. While Asian stocks were mixed in the morning, the Nikkei average at the start of the afternoon session followed the morning trend by reducing its gain and then turned negative.

In the top trading value of the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, Advantest <6857>, Mitsubishi UFJ <8306>, IHI <7013>, Tokyo Electric Power HD <9501>, Kawasaki Heavy Industries <7012>, Sakura Internet <3778>, Murata Manufacturing <6981> and others are rising. On the other hand, Laser Tech <6920>, Disco <6146>, Sony G <6758>, Nippon Yusen <9101> and others are falling. In terms of industries, pharmaceuticals, marine shipping, land transportation, etc. have been declining.