Amid expectations of a US interest-rate hike, the Nikkei Stock Average fell sharply, and selling spread, particularly among semiconductor stocks. The market's decline was reported to be around ¥1,043.
Expectations of a US interest-rate hike strengthened, and Japanese equities traded with selling predominating. The Nikkei Stock Average fell sharply, while investors adopted a stronger short-term risk-averse stance.
By stock, semiconductor issues were sold, and selling pressure in related sectors became a factor weighing on the broader market. Trading in individual stocks also intensified, affected by supply-demand trends and movements in US interest rates.
The article on the outlook ahead notes that it may be affected by additional financial indicators and information on when the US rate hike will be implemented. At this stage, no specific date or stock-by-stock developments are stated in the article body.