Following developments in the US stock market, the Nikkei Average in Tokyo closed about ¥200 lower than the previous day at ¥60,616.36. Some AI and semiconductor-related stocks declined.
The Nikkei Average fell ¥200.43 from the previous day to ¥60,616.36 in the Tokyo stock market on 21 August, declining for the first time in two days. Major stock indexes in the US all fell amid growing uncertainty over the situation in the Middle East and rising long-term interest rates, and the weakness carried over into the Tokyo market.
In Tokyo, some AI, or artificial intelligence, and semiconductor-related stocks with a significant impact on the Nikkei Average also declined. The Nikkei Average closed lower than the previous day, while the TOPIX ended trading at 4,067.29, up 0.19%.
The day's market action carried over the trend driven by uncertainty in the US market and interest-rate movements, with AI and semiconductor-related stocks becoming a focus for investors.