The Nikkei Average was down ¥174 as of 1:50 p.m., with dip-buying and reluctance to buy occurring at the same time. Movements in stocks and sectors with a significant impact on the index have been reported.
The Nikkei Average was down ¥174 from the previous day as of 1:50 p.m. SoftBank Group, Fast Retailing and TDK were among the top negative contributors, while Tokyo Electron, Advantest and Recruit Holdings were among the top positive contributors.
By sector, nonferrous metals, banks, pharmaceuticals, information and communications, and retail trade ranked among the biggest decliners, while marine transportation, other products, foods, services and insurance ranked among the biggest gainers.
Dip-buying is likely after the Nikkei Average's sharp decline the previous day, but some investors are refraining from aggressive buying because the Tokyo market will be closed for 3 consecutive days from tomorrow.