The Nikkei Average is expected to open down ¥504 on the 19th, with selling also dominant in futures, which were down ¥1,330. Selling is reportedly advancing mainly in AI- and semiconductor-related stocks.
The Nikkei Average was down ¥504 at the open on the 19th, with reports pointing to a weak market opening.
Nikkei 225 futures opened down ¥1,330 at around ¥64,190, raising concerns over deteriorating supply and demand conditions.
There is growing speculation in the market that selling will accelerate, centered on AI- and semiconductor-related stocks.