The Nikkei Average fell for a second consecutive session in the Tokyo stock market on the morning of the 5th, closing the morning session down ¥275.12 at ¥61,913.51. Selling intensified in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks, and the Nikkei's decline exceeded ¥800 at one point.
The Nikkei Average fell for a second consecutive session in the Tokyo stock market on the morning of the 5th, closing the morning session ¥275.12 lower than the previous day at ¥61,913.51. Selling spread across AI- and semiconductor-related stocks following declines in US semiconductor stocks.
In US equity markets, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded sharply on the 4th, while reports that the Democratic Party had secured a majority in the US midterm elections eased concerns over US politics. In response, some investors in the Tokyo market were seen becoming more willing to take on risk.
The TSE Prime Index rebounded to 3,955.29 (+59.91) at the morning close, while the JPX Prime 150 Index also rebounded to end the morning session.
Among individual stocks, SoftBank Group, TDK and Murata Manufacturing declined, while Fast Retailing, Konami Group and Toyota Motor rose.