The Nikkei 225 temporarily fell below 60,000 in Tokyo trading on the 6th, down sharply by more than approximately 3,100 yen from the previous day. Selling spread, led by AI-related and semiconductor stocks, and the index traded in the 57,900 range.
In Tokyo stock trading on the 6th, the Nikkei 225 (225 issues) fell more than approximately 3,100 yen at one point from the previous day's closing level of 61,077.90 yen, trading in the 57,900 range. This was the first time in approximately six months that the index fell below 60,000 during the day.
A broad range of stocks were being sold, led by AI (artificial intelligence)-related and semiconductor issues, which have a significant impact on the Nikkei 225.