The Nikkei 225 fell ¥3,643 from the previous day to ¥57,434, declining for a fifth straight session. Market developments following the Democratic Party's victory in the US midterm elections are being reported. The article also discusses rising yields on high-dividend stocks.
The Nikkei Average fell ¥3,643, closing at ¥57,434 and extending its decline to 5 consecutive sessions.
Reports that the Democratic Party had won the U.S. midterm elections were cited as part of the market backdrop ahead of this move.
Developments in demand for data for AI applications were also discussed in various quarters and were reported to have affected the market.
The article's title says attention is focused on 18 high-dividend stocks whose yields are rising.