The Nikkei fell sharply, with selling spreading to semiconductor-related shares as concerns over the direction of US AI investment grew. Market participants are closely watching developments.
The Nikkei Average fell to 63,290.11, down 1,369.36 points, a sharp 2.12% decline.
The US Dow Jones Average fell 157.55 points, or 1.10%, on a closing-price basis, while the Shanghai Composite fell 52.41 points to 3,599.01.
Reports attributed the market backdrop to growing concern over US AI investment and widespread selling of semiconductor-related shares.