In the Japanese equity market at 10:00, the Nikkei 225 was down ¥833.73 from the previous day at ¥62,248.13. Advantest was the leading negative contributor, reducing the index by ¥312.83, while Fast Retailing led positive contributors.
As of 10:00, the Nikkei 225 was trading at ¥62,248.13, down ¥833.73, or 1.32%, from the previous day. On the TSE Prime, 928 stocks advanced, 578 declined and 40 were unchanged, with advancers substantially outnumbering decliners.
Advantest was the top negative contributor to the Nikkei 225, reducing it by ¥312.83. SBG, Tokyo Electron, Kyocera and Kioxia followed among the leading detractors.
Fast Retailing was the top positive contributor, lifting the index by ¥115.69, followed by Konami Group, Nitto Denko, Bandai Namco Holdings and Yamato Holdings.
By sector, 17 of the 33 sectors advanced. Air transport led gains, while nonferrous metals, mining, and oil and coal products were among the leading decliners.