The Nikkei 225 moved narrowly around ¥66,000 at the start of the week, with trends in the US market and AI- and semiconductor-related stocks influencing trading. Corporate earnings remain solid, but the view is spreading that selling is likely to emerge because of high stock price levels.
The Nikkei 225 moved narrowly around ¥66,000. Major US stock indexes rose on the 21st, while AI- and semiconductor-related stocks fell.
Although corporate earnings are considered solid, profit-taking has continued to emerge amid concerns over high stock price levels.
A number of factors related to this week's market trends are being cited as relevant to the market's future direction.