Today's Tokyo market is expected to come under pressure from the sharp decline in U.S. semiconductor stocks and the yen's appreciation. Concerns are mounting that the Nikkei 225 will extend its decline, while developments in domestic inflation indicators will be a focus for the market.
Reports indicate that semiconductor-related stocks may continue to decline in the U.S. equity market, with the impact expected to extend to the Tokyo market.
The yen is trending higher, and concerns have been raised that investors may become more risk averse.
Close attention is expected to be paid to movements in the Nikkei 225, while the release of domestic inflation indicators has been identified as a focus for the market.