The Nikkei Average fell sharply at the open in the Tokyo market, down ¥1,076 from the previous day, extending its decline. Semiconductor-related stocks were sold on concerns about a slowdown in AI development, while SoftBank shares plunged and news concerning OpenAI's CEO also circulated.
Selling prevailed at the open in the Tokyo stock market, with the Nikkei Average falling sharply by ¥1,076. Concerns about a slowdown in AI development came into focus, spreading selling to semiconductor-related stocks.
SoftBank's share price plunged, drawing attention to the performance of related stocks. Some reports also covered news concerning OpenAI's CEO.