The Nikkei 225 was down ¥1,082 from the previous day at the morning close, with selling spreading mainly across AI-related and semiconductor stocks. The key index was trading at around 62,287.69.
The Nikkei 225 fell sharply at the morning close, trading around 62,287.69, down 620.15 points from the previous day. The outlook and trading motivations are reported only to the extent described in the article.
Across the broader market, selling has continued, centered on AI-related and semiconductor stocks, with declines in related issues weighing on the market as a whole.
Some stocks turned positive during the afternoon session. データセク turned higher in the afternoon, and information has emerged that it began offering AI infrastructure and GPU computing services.
The Nikkei 225 is expected to remain on a soft trend in the afternoon session as well, with strong selling in semiconductor-related stocks anticipated in some areas.