Tokyo stocks fell for a second straight session at the opening of the morning session, with the Nikkei 225 lower. Following declines in U.S. tech stocks, selling spread in Tokyo, particularly among high-priced semiconductor-related stocks.
At the opening of the morning session on the 25th, the Nikkei Stock Average started at ¥65,195.26, down ¥332.83 from the previous day. The market generally weakened immediately after the opening, and selling spread.
Following the decline in U.S. tech stocks, tech-related issues also came under selling pressure in Tokyo. Declines were particularly pronounced among high-priced semiconductor-related stocks.
No specific stock names were cited as factors behind the day's move. There was a view that selling in technology-related issues, including semiconductors, was the main driver of the market's movement.