The Nikkei 225 fell ¥518.35 from the previous Friday to ¥63,492.99 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 14th, marking its second consecutive decline. AI- and semiconductor-related shares were sold after reports that US AI-related companies were slowing development.
The Nikkei 225 fell ¥518.35 from the previous Friday to ¥63,492.99 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 14th, declining for the second consecutive trading session. The index briefly fell more than ¥1,200 during the morning session, but narrowed its losses after subsequent buying and finished trading.
The Nikkei 225's AI- and semiconductor-related stocks, which have a significant impact on the index, fell after reports that US AI-related companies had indicated a slowdown in development. SoftBank Group, which has invested in the company concerned, also saw a notable decline in its share price.
The Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) rebounded, rising 29.91 points to 4,058.21. The market finished with losses narrowed as share price movements by individual stocks reflected developments during the day.