On 20 October, the Nikkei Stock Average fell for 2 consecutive days, closing ¥841.28 lower than the previous day at ¥64,075.42. A wide range of stocks, led by AI and semiconductor-related shares, were sold, and TOPIX also declined.
The Nikkei Stock Average ended trading in the Tokyo stock market down ¥841.28 from the previous day at ¥64,075.42, marking its second consecutive day of declines.
Inflation concerns spread amid rising crude oil futures prices and worsening Middle East conditions, weighing on the market. Many stocks, particularly AI and semiconductor shares with a significant impact on the Nikkei, were sold, and more than 70% of stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market fell.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange Stock Price Index, TOPIX, fell 58.27 points to 4009.21.