The Nikkei Average closed ¥3,643 lower, marking the third-largest decline on record. In Tokyo trading on 6 November, stocks were sold broadly, led by AI-related issues, against the backdrop of the US midterm election results.
The Nikkei Stock Average fell sharply in trading on the day, closing ¥3,643 lower, its third-largest decline on record.
The market fell broadly, led by AI and semiconductor-related stocks, amid concerns over developments following the US midterm election results and growing caution about tighter AI regulations.
In Tokyo trading on 6 November, caution over tighter AI regulations intensified, and selling prevailed in related stocks.