Japanese stocks lost momentum on the morning of the 29th, and views wavered over earnings announcements from AI-related companies. With moves in AI-related stocks in Japan and the United States serving as a guide, the market softened temporarily.
The Japanese market lacked momentum on the morning of the 29th, with the Nikkei Stock Average briefly slipping into negative territory. Buying had led the market against the backdrop of gains through the previous day, but trading in the morning turned weaker.
Market participants were divided in their assessment of earnings announcements from AI-related companies, and moves in AI-related stocks in Japan and the United States may have influenced the market's direction. Developments in other markets, including South Korean stocks, were also closely watched.