Tokyo stocks fell sharply at the open, with the Nikkei 225 starting at ¥64,819, down ¥504 from the previous day. AI and semiconductor-related stocks faced broad headwinds as the market followed the U.S. equity trend.
Selling led the market from the opening of the Tokyo market on the 19th, with the Nikkei 225 starting trading around ¥504 lower. The decline was substantial compared with the previous trading day, putting downward pressure on export-related and technology stocks.
Selling focused on semiconductor and AI infrastructure-related stocks in Japan following developments in U.S. equities, leading the broader market lower. CoreWeave's sharp drop was also viewed as a negative factor for AI-related stocks.
By contrast, TOPIX held up relatively well, suggesting that the market may avoid an across-the-board decline, with attention expected to focus on strong moves in individual stocks.