Rising interest rates in Japan and overseas are weighing on Japanese stocks, while the correction in AI-related stocks continues. Meanwhile, overseas investors are increasing their positions in tech stocks, and the retreat of short-term traders is creating confidence to buy.
Rising interest rates in Japan and overseas are weighing on Japanese stocks, with the correction continuing mainly in artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks. Meanwhile, some buyers, including overseas investors, are reportedly beginning to increase their positions in tech stocks.
Some believe that the retreat of short-term traders, previously viewed as market “noise,” is instead creating confidence to buy. The possibility of nimble position adjustments supporting a sustained long-term rise in stock prices has been raised.
The Nikkei Stock Average fell sharply for a second consecutive session in the Tokyo stock market on the 19th, closing down ¥2,134 from the previous day at ¥65,326.