In Tokyo trading at the start of the week, the Nikkei average temporarily recorded a sharp decline of more than ¥1,400. It closed the morning session at ¥64,534.03, down ¥790.26.
In Tokyo trading at the start of the week, the Nikkei average temporarily fell more than ¥1,400 from Friday’s close. It ended the morning session at ¥64,534.03, down ¥790.26.
In the previous session, IT and semiconductor stocks fell in the US market amid concerns over investment in AI-related businesses and corporate financial strength. This trend also affected the Nikkei average.
Selling spread across the Tokyo market, led by AI- and semiconductor-related stocks, which made a significant contribution to the Nikkei’s decline.
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