Tokyo stocks extended their decline at the morning close, with selling spreading mainly across semiconductor-related stocks. The Nikkei Average stood at ¥66,050.33, down ¥261.60, or 0.39%, from the previous day.
Tokyo stocks extended their decline at the morning close, with the Nikkei Average falling to ¥66,050.33, down ¥261.60, or 0.39%, from the previous day. The market as a whole showed a soft tone, with declines spreading broadly across stocks.
Selling was particularly pronounced in semiconductor-related stocks, and declines in related sectors exerted downward pressure on the broader market.