The Nikkei Average fell on the 19th in Tokyo, closing ¥407.59 below the previous weekend at ¥64,916.70. Against the backdrop of concerns over AI-related investment, SoftBank Group briefly hit a two-and-a-half-month low during the day.
Tokyo stocks opened lower on the 19th as AI and semiconductor stocks fell in the U.S. market, and the Nikkei Average extended its decline after the open. Selling pressure then eased amid thin trading, narrowing the loss toward the close.
SoftBank Group briefly hit a two-and-a-half-month low, with views that concerns over AI investment also affected the performance of its shares.
While semiconductor-related stocks were notably sold, buying returned to such stocks as trading houses. Overall, there was limited evidence from which to discern a clear market direction.