The Nikkei Average opened on the 23rd at ¥62,667.05, down ¥240.79 from the previous day. Selling led by AI and semiconductor stocks after concerns spread in the US stock market over recouping AI-related investment.
The Nikkei Average began the 23rd session lower, opening at ¥62,667.05, down ¥240.79 from the previous day. Selling led the market in response to US market movements, and prices trended lower from the start.
After the open, the decline temporarily exceeded ¥1,000, raising uncertainty over the market's direction. Concerns over the ability to recoup AI-related investment in the US market were cited as a factor.
The Nikkei's decline spread mainly among high-priced stocks, with selling particularly prominent in AI and semiconductor-related issues. Market participants are watching the performance of US technology stocks.
The news was reported via NQN (Nikkei QUICK News), along with related information.