The Nasdaq fell more than 2% in U.S. trading, with a cautious mood toward AI spreading amid a sharp drop in Meta shares. Nikkei 225 futures traded in the ¥62,500 range.
The Nasdaq Composite fell more than 2%, among moves in major U.S. stock market indexes. Meta Platforms shares were subsequently reported to have plunged, while market observers indicated that caution toward AI-related stocks was expected to increase.
In Japan, Nikkei 225 futures were reported to have fallen to levels in the ¥62,500 range. Market participants are monitoring further news developments, with the performance of AI-related stocks seen as a focal point.