In Tokyo morning trading, the Nikkei 225 closed at ¥65,039, down ¥643 from the previous day, while the yen was trading in the lower ¥158 range to the dollar.
The Nikkei 225 closed at ¥65,039 in morning trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, down approximately ¥644 from the previous day. Declines in U.S. markets and AI- and semiconductor-related stocks weighed on the index, with the loss at one point exceeding ¥1,000.
The shift in market conditions appears to have reflected the influence of U.S. market trends on Japanese stocks. In particular, technology stocks were thought to have contributed to the overall market movement. At times during the day’s trading, signs of a shakeout among AI-related stocks also became more widespread.
The yen was trading in the lower ¥158 range to the dollar and moving slightly weaker. As a result, foreign exchange conditions have also drawn the attention of market participants as a factor affecting share prices.