The Nikkei Average is up ¥713. Advantest, Ibiden and Tokyo Electron are the leading positive contributors, while Recruit Holdings, Taiyo Yuden and ITOCHU are the leading negative contributors. U.S. economic data and the U.S.-China summit are the market's main focus.
The Nikkei Average is up ¥713, with the index at this level as of 2:50 p.m. Advantest, Ibiden and Tokyo Electron are the leading positive contributors, while Recruit Holdings, Taiyo Yuden and ITOCHU are among the top negative contributors.
By sector, gains are particularly notable in electric appliances, precision instruments, glass and ceramics products, nonferrous metals and machinery, while services, electric power and gas, marine transportation, insurance and mining are leading the declines.
From tonight onward, the U.S. is scheduled to release weekly initial jobless claims, the current account balance and April-June data on new home sales. The U.S.-China summit is expected to take place late at night Japan time.