The Nikkei Average is up 856 yen (as of 14:40). In terms of the contribution to the Nikkei Average, First Retailing <9983>, Tohoku Electric Power <8035>, Recruit Holdings <6098>, etc. are among the top contributors, while Fujifilm Holdings <4901>, Mitsubishi Electric <6503>, Secom <9735>, etc. are among the top negative contributors. In terms of sectors, all industries are rising. Insurance, marine transportation, transportation equipment, nonferrous metals, and services industries are among the top gainers.
The Nikkei Average is holding steady. In the US, tonight, weekly US initial jobless claims, September Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index, Q2 US current account balance, June US existing home sales, and August US leading economic index will be announced.
