During the morning session in Tokyo on the 23rd, the Nikkei average temporarily fell more than ¥1,400 as declines spread among AI-related and semiconductor stocks amid concerns over the profitability of AI-related companies in the United States. The Nikkei average opened down ¥240.79 from the previous day at ¥62,667.05.
During the morning session in Tokyo on the 23rd, the Nikkei average temporarily fell more than ¥1,400 from the previous day as concerns over the profitability of AI-related companies spread in the US market following their earnings announcements, weighing particularly on AI-related and semiconductor stocks.
At the open, the Nikkei average started lower at ¥62,667.05, down ¥240.79 from the previous day, following the decline in technology stocks in the US market.
Market participants said that AI-related capital investment could also lose momentum if it is not accompanied by profitability.