The Nikkei Average fell more than ¥3,600 at one point in Tokyo trading on the 15th, with broad selling centered on AI-related and semiconductor stocks. The move is believed to have been driven by developments in US markets.
In Tokyo trading on the 15th, the Nikkei Stock Average (225 issues) fell more than ¥3,600 from the previous close at one point, and changed from ¥67,444.29 to the ¥64,100 range.
The Nikkei's sharp decline is attributed to the market reaction to developments in US markets, with AI-related and semiconductor-related stocks broadly sold.
Market movements indicate an outflow of funds centered on major technology stocks.