Tokyo stocks continued to decline. The Nikkei 225 closed ¥214.68 lower at ¥62,693.16, while AI-related stocks saw buying resume in places after initially falling, narrowing the market’s overall decline.
The Nikkei 225 ended trading ¥214.68 lower than the previous day at ¥62,693.16. The Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) fell 31.69 points to 3,965.81, while trading volume was 2.88432 billion shares and trading value was ¥8.9383 trillion.
By sector, banks, marine transportation and nonferrous metals declined. Real estate, retail and foods rose. AI-related stocks initially saw notable declines, but buying resumed after morning selling, narrowing the losses toward the close.
The Standard Market TOP20 continued to decline, while the Growth Market’s Growth 250 and Growth Core showed periods of rebound. Across the market, the decline in AI-related stocks was beginning to halt, but this was not enough to contain the overall market decline.
As a daily factor cited by Jiji Press, there was speculation that concerns about investment were spreading against the backdrop of selling in U.S. high-tech stocks, with some observers pointing to continued risk-averse sentiment among investors.