The Nikkei 225 fell sharply for a sixth straight session, closing at ¥64,425.95, down ¥3,318.34 from the previous day. Following a sharp decline in U.S. AI-related stocks, losses accelerated from the opening, and the market’s recovery remained limited in the afternoon session.
On the 15th, the Nikkei 225 fell sharply for a sixth straight session, closing at ¥64,425.95, down ¥3,318.34 from the previous day. It fell below ¥67,000 immediately after the open, declining by more than ¥800, and at one point the selling momentum intensified, although the market did not enter a broad-based decline. AI-related stocks were notably weak, with several stocks recording double-digit percentage declines.
Trading value on the TSE Prime Market was approximately ¥10.14 trillion. By sector, pharmaceuticals, real estate and retail rose, while nonferrous metals, electrical equipment, glass and ceramics declined. Ryohin Keikaku surged after investors responded positively to its substantial profit growth in the previous fiscal year and its plan for double-digit operating profit growth in the current fiscal year. By contrast, Advantest fell approximately 15%, dragging the Nikkei 225 down by about ¥1,300.