Global stocks plunged as caution toward AI-related supply chains spread, with the outcome of Anthropic's IPO becoming the market's focus. The Nikkei 225 fell sharply for a second consecutive session, while Japanese stocks also extended their declines, led by AI-related supply-chain stocks.
Global stocks were broadly sold on caution over tighter AI regulations, with selling spreading across the entire supply chain, including AI-related stocks. Movements in AI-related stocks in the U.S. and Asian markets also affected investor sentiment.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 plunged ¥3,643, while stocks supporting AI infrastructure, including semiconductor equipment maker Tokyo Electron and semiconductor-components maker Ibiden, fell across the board.
In the U.S. stock market, selling spread, led by semiconductor stocks, and stocks related to AI development companies also weighed on the market. Market participants are closely watching developments in AI technology and regulation.
Against this backdrop, the outcome of Anthropic's IPO has become the market's focus, and the IPO's progress could affect future market sentiment.