The Nikkei 225 continued to decline at the opening of the morning session on the 2nd, starting about ¥318 below the previous day's close. Some AI- and semiconductor-related stocks came under selling pressure, weighing on the market.
The Nikkei 225 opened at ¥62,972.02, down ¥318.09 from the previous day's close.
Following moves in the US market, some AI- and semiconductor-related stocks came under selling pressure, and the market continued lower overall.