In the Tokyo market on the 6th, the Nikkei Stock Average extended its losses, opening down more than ¥700. Against the backdrop of a sharp fall in U.S. stocks, concerns about AI-related stocks intensified and selling spread in the Japanese market as well.
In the Tokyo stock market on the 6th, the Nikkei Stock Average extended its losses, opening down more than ¥700. In the New York market, stocks that had risen the previous day following the midterm elections fell sharply, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending more than $1,800 below the previous day's level. This weighed on the Nikkei, and selling dominated from the morning session.
In sector trends, concerns about AI-related stocks, centered on technology shares, resurfaced. The Nasdaq Composite also fell sharply by more than 5% from the previous day, and uncertainty over the outlook for AI investment is weighing on markets worldwide.
Against this backdrop, concerns about AI investment intensified further in the Tokyo market, putting downward pressure on the broader market. Market participants are closely watching regulatory developments and trends related to data centers.