The Nikkei Average is 404 yen higher (as of 13:50). In terms of the Nikkei average contribution, Advantest ＜6857＞, Recruit HD ＜6098＞, East Elec ＜8035＞, etc. are top positive contributors, while Bangnam HD ＜7832＞, Daikin ＜6367＞, Astellas Pharma ＜4503＞, etc. are top negative contributors. In the sector, the electric/gas industry, transportation equipment, service industry, banking industry, and precision instruments have a high price increase rate, while shipping, steel, air transportation, and non-ferrous metals are falling in price.

The Nikkei Average is moving in the high price range. The fact that Dow Jones Industrial Average futures have remained steady due to overtime trading seems to be a sense of security in the Tokyo market. Meanwhile, at a level above the Nikkei average of 39,000 yen, which is regarded as a psychological milestone, it seems likely that sales awaiting return will come out easily.