In the Tokyo equity market, the Nikkei 225 fell by around ¥647 from the previous day, closing at ¥70,035.71. Profit-taking selling prevailed following the previous day’s sharp rise.
In Tokyo trading on the 7th, the Nikkei 225 ended at ¥70,035.71, down ¥648.27 from the previous day, falling for the first time in 3 trading days. Selling centered on stocks including Tokyo Electron, a semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker, and the contribution of AI-related and semiconductor-related stocks declined. Although the index at times held above ¥70,000 for a second consecutive day, selling aimed at taking profits prevailed.
On the same day, the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s TOPIX fell 29.45 points to 4,154.11. The Nikkei 225 had recovered to the ¥70,000 level for the first time in 6 days, but the closing level reflected selling following the reaction to its sharp rise.