In the Tokyo stock market on the 13th, the Nikkei Average fell for a fourth straight session, closing at ¥67,777.52. AI- and semiconductor-related stocks declined against the backdrop of lower U.S. semiconductor stocks the previous day and concerns over the Middle East.
In the Tokyo stock market on the 13th, the Nikkei Stock Average fell for a fourth straight session, closing at ¥67,777.52, in the ¥67,777 range. The impact of the U.S. market the previous day and concerns over the Middle East weighed on the market, with AI- and semiconductor-related stocks leading the decline. The Nikkei's decline exceeded ¥1,900 at one point, but dip-buying emerged and the index held its closing level.
The decline coincided with the period before a three-day weekend, and price movements between sectors were volatile during trading hours. Overall market sentiment was weak, with particularly heavy selling in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks.