Nikkei 225 plunges, with decline exceeding ¥2,000; selling spreads across semiconductor stocks at the 15th's open (Wealth Advisor)

The Nikkei 225 opened approximately ¥863 lower than the previous day, starting sharply lower. Selling then spread, and the decline widened to more than ¥2,000, led by AI and semiconductor stocks.

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The Nikkei 225 started at ¥863.92 below the previous day's level, posting a sharp decline. The decline widened after the open, reaching more than ¥2,000 during trading. Selling was concentrated in AI and semiconductor-related stocks.

Among related stocks, Advantest, Tokyo Electron and SoftBank Group were notable decliners, and falling stocks outnumbered gainers across the TSE Prime Market. TOPIX also opened lower for a second straight session.

In the U.S. market, semiconductor stocks fell after the Consumer Price Index exceeded expectations, sending the SOX Index down more than 4%. Concerns over financing for AI investment also triggered selling in related stocks.

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Nikkei openingStarted down more than ¥860 from the previous day

Major StocksAdvantest, Tokyo Electron and SoftBank Group among the notable decliners

Indicator trendsTOPIX opens lower for a second straight session

Background FactorsSemiconductor stocks fall as U.S. CPI exceeds expectations

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