The Nikkei fell for the first time in 4 days in the Tokyo market on the 30th, with the decline exceeding ¥1,900 at one point. Selling spread across semiconductor-related stocks following the release of Intel's results, weighing on the broader Japanese market.
The Nikkei fell in the Tokyo market on the 30th, with selling prevailing throughout the session. Following the morning session's movement, the Nikkei at times fell below ¥63,000.
Intel shares plunged in after-hours trading following the US company's earnings announcement, accelerating selling in semiconductor-related stocks and spreading selling pressure across Japan's semiconductor sector.