The Nikkei Stock Average opened lower in Tokyo trading on the 31st, at ¥65,668.51, down ¥737.05 from the end of the previous week. Selling prevailed amid higher long-term US interest rates and declines in US semiconductor stocks, with Advantest opening with a sell quote.
The Nikkei Stock Average opened lower in Tokyo trading on the 31st. It opened at ¥65,668.51, down ¥737.05 from the end of the previous week, as selling prevailed following the rise in long-term US interest rates and declines in US semiconductor stocks. Advantest also opened with a sell quote.
According to Nikkei QUICK News, views emerged that the movements in long-term US interest rates affected the stock market following a speech by Fed Chair Warsh. There was also speculation that movements in the Nikkei average were linked to selling in related stocks.
In the domestic stock market overview section, Nikkei futures also fell sharply at the open at one point, drawing attention to developments in other markets as related news. As a result, selling pressure, particularly on AI- and semiconductor-related stocks, is being watched.