The Nikkei 225 was down 1,497 yen as of 14:50. Among the stocks with a significant impact on the index, Advantest, Tokyo Electron and SoftBank Group were the largest negative contributors, while Konami Group, Fast Retailing and Bandai Namco Holdings were the largest positive contributors. With major earnings announcements and US economic indicators due, attention is also focused on movements in related sectors.
The Nikkei 225 was down 1,497 yen from the previous day as of 14:50. Advantest, Tokyo Electron and SoftBank Group were the largest negative contributors, while Konami Group, Fast Retailing and Bandai Namco Holdings were the largest positive contributors. By sector, the largest percentage declines were recorded by nonferrous metals, electric appliances, glass and ceramics products, machinery, and electric power and gas, while air transport, marine transportation, land transportation, retail, and other products recorded the largest gains. Companies are also scheduled to announce earnings in the hours ahead.
Companies scheduled to announce earnings include TOTO, Tokyo Electron, Tokyo Metro, SCREEN Holdings, Lasertec and Kioxia Holdings. In the US, the Employment Cost Index for the July-September quarter and October PMI are expected to be released tonight. Chevron is also scheduled to announce its earnings for the July-September quarter.