Nikkei average falls for sixth straight session, down more than 5% at one point as AI investment concerns send related stocks sharply lower

The story

The Nikkei Average fell for a sixth consecutive session, closing at ¥64,425.95, down 4.90% from the previous trading day.

The market’s decline was reported to be the third-largest on record.

Concerns over AI investment, which have drawn investors’ attention, were cited as the cause of the plunge in related stocks.

At a glance

Closing levelTrading ended at ¥64,425.95

Change from previous day-4.90% (-¥3,318.34)

Number of consecutive declining sessionsSix consecutive declines

Market backgroundRelated stocks plunge on concerns over AI investment

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