At the Tokyo market open, the Nikkei Average fell sharply again, while SOX remained down more than 4%. Selling spread across AI and semiconductor-related stocks, while Ryohin Keikaku rebounded sharply to a new all-time high. Kioxia, meanwhile, plunged, and the KOSPI opened down 6%.
Selling dominated from the opening of Tokyo trading on the 15th, and the Nikkei Average fell sharply again. The SOX Index fell more than 4%, intensifying selling pressure in AI and semiconductor-related stocks. Overall market sentiment remained weak.
While selling spread across AI and semiconductor-related stocks, Ryohin Keikaku rebounded sharply and rose to a new all-time high. The stock attracted market attention.
Kioxia plunged amid the movement in semiconductor-related stocks. Kioxia's share price drew market attention, possibly in response to developments in overseas markets.
In Asian markets, the KOSPI opened down 6%, raising the possibility that its intraday performance could affect trading.