The Tokyo stock market opened sharply lower following declines in US semiconductor stocks. The Nikkei 225 opened at ¥66,880.37, down ¥863.92 from the previous day.
At the open, the Nikkei 225 stood at ¥66,880.37, down ¥863.92 from the previous day, marking a sharply lower start for a second consecutive session. The decline in US semiconductor stocks spilled over into the Tokyo market.
Related issues also fell sharply in the Tokyo market as the decline in US semiconductor stocks continued.