In Tokyo morning trading on the 5th, the Nikkei Average continued to decline. It stood at ¥61,913.51 at the morning close, down ¥275.12, as selling of AI- and semiconductor-related stocks intensified early in the session. Further price movements depending on US stock trends are reportedly a risk to watch.
In Tokyo stock market morning trading on the 5th, the Nikkei Average continued to decline, ending the morning session at ¥61,913.51, down ¥275.12 from the previous day. Early in the session, movements in the US Dow and selling pressure on AI- and semiconductor-related stocks reportedly weighed on the market. The Nikkei's decline exceeded ¥800 at one point, while trading activity was brisk.
Market conditions reflected a change in investors' risk tolerance following a sharp rise in the Dow Jones Industrial Average of 30 stocks in morning trading. The Nikkei saw periods of early buying, but selling ultimately dominated and prices weakened toward the end of the session.