On 6 November, when the Nikkei Average fell below ¥60,000 for the first time in six months, local securities firms received a succession of trading orders and inquiries from customers. The US midterm elections and declines in regional stocks are believed to be behind the activity.
The Nikkei Average fell below ¥60,000, reaching its lowest level in six months.
Local securities firms received a succession of trading orders and inquiries from customers, and trading activity was reported to have increased.
The Democratic Party's victory in the US midterm elections and positive expectations for AI regulation were reported, while share prices fell across a broad range of listed companies, particularly semiconductor-related stocks in the Chugoku region.