Japanese companies have reacted in various ways to the US midterm election results, and the Nikkei Stock Average fell. Going forward, trends are expected to depend on President Trump's next moves.
The Nikkei Stock Average fell, led by AI and semiconductor stocks that could face tighter regulation under the Democrats, and the morning close on the 5th was ¥61,913, down ¥275 from the previous day.
An executive at an automaker said that, given the outlook for EV policy and tariffs, a rapid shift was unlikely as long as President Trump remains in office, while concerns were also raised that policy progress could be delayed by a divided legislature.
Executives at energy companies expressed concern that situations in the United States not proceeding as intended could lead to extremist actions in the Middle East. Japanese companies are expected to remain buffeted by President Trump's next moves for the time being.