The Nikkei 225 fell sharply immediately after trading began, recording a decline of more than ¥2,000 at one point. Against a backdrop of U.S. CPI exceeding expectations the previous day and concerns over higher interest rates, AI and semiconductor stocks were sold, with the impact spreading to the Tokyo market.
The Nikkei 225 fell sharply immediately after trading began, with the decline exceeding ¥2,000 at one point and the index dipping below ¥67,000.
The Consumer Price Index announced in the U.S. market the previous day exceeded market expectations, while concerns over higher interest rates weighed on stock prices, leading to selling centered on AI and semiconductor-related stocks.
Market participants said that the Tokyo market also moved in response to this trend.