While some see talk of an AI bubble collapse as premature, semiconductor stocks have plunged. The focus is now on how the Nikkei Average will perform by fiscal year-end.
Some say it is too soon to conclude that the AI bubble is collapsing, and the article examines the breakdown of stock prices to uncover what is really happening. Demand related to AI remains strong.
An analysis indicates that Taiwan's export orders rose 71% as AI demand remains exceptionally strong, while the decline in semiconductor stocks has drawn the market's attention. The key question is which factor is truly responsible.
Forecast earnings for the Nikkei Average are said to be up 45% since the start of the year, and some point to the possibility that the growth trend has not weakened.
Looking ahead, attention is expected to remain focused on the level of the Nikkei Average and market trends through fiscal year-end.