The Nikkei fell sharply in Tokyo trading on the 15th, closing at ¥64,425.95, down ¥3,318.34 from the previous day. It fell for the sixth consecutive session, recording its third-largest decline on record.
The Nikkei Stock Average fell sharply in Tokyo trading on the 15th, closing at ¥64,425.95, down ¥3,318.34 from the previous day. Trading ended lower for the sixth consecutive session, with the decline ranking as the third-largest on record.
The decline in US stocks spread to the Japanese market, with selling spreading widely, particularly among semiconductor-related stocks. Selling dominated the Japanese market amid turmoil in New York.
On the New York Stock Exchange on the 14th, concerns were reported about deteriorating finances at a startup operating AI data centers, which is believed to have heightened anxiety across the market. Depending on developments ahead, further spillover is also possible.