US semiconductor stocks fell 3.39%, while crude oil traded in the $104 range. The Nikkei Average is expected to remain locked in a battle around the 68,000 level.
Reflecting the US market's performance, US semiconductor stocks fell, with major names down by around 3.39% overall. Investors' attention is turning to semiconductor-related stocks.
Crude oil is trading in the $104-per-barrel range, which could also affect energy-related stocks and the resources sector.
In the Japanese market, the focus will be on whether the Nikkei Average can hold the 68,000 level, with the battle expected to continue ahead of the key level around 10,600.