The Nikkei average declined for the first time in 3 sessions at the open on the 6th, falling approximately ¥404 from the previous day to ¥65,896.00. The Nasdaq and SOX declined in the US market, with selling dominant in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks.
The Nikkei Stock Average opened on the 6th at ¥65,896.00, down ¥404.44 from the previous day, beginning trading lower for the first time in 3 sessions.
In the US market, the Dow continued to rise, while the Nasdaq Composite Index and SOX declined, and selling was also dominant in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks in the Tokyo market.
The yen-denominated settlement value for Chicago Nikkei futures was ¥5,740, down ¥600, while the dollar traded in the mid-¥157 range and the euro in the upper ¥181 range.