The Nikkei Average fell for the first time in 4 days, ending trading at around ¥63,290.11, down 2.12% from the previous day. AI and semiconductor stocks fell sharply, also affected by declines in U.S. technology stocks in after-hours trading, while the market reaction to the BOJ meeting was limited.
The Nikkei Average fell for the first time in 4 days, ending at around ¥63,290.11, down 2.12% from the previous day. The market was driven by movements in U.S. technology stocks as trading ended.
Declines in AI-related and semiconductor stocks stood out and attracted the attention of individual investors. The sharp drop in U.S. technology stocks in after-hours trading is also believed to have affected the market.
The prevailing view was that the market reaction to the BOJ meeting's results and comments was limited, and attention is focused on developments ahead.