The Nikkei Stock Average fell for the 4th consecutive day on the 3rd. Although buying led the market in the morning on gains in U.S. stocks, selling in AI and semiconductor-related stocks weighed on the market in the afternoon, widening the Nikkei's decline. The yen's appreciation in the foreign exchange market was also seen as a contributing factor.
The Nikkei Stock Average fell for the 4th consecutive day on the 3rd. Although buying led the market at times in the morning on gains in U.S. stocks, selling spread toward the afternoon, deepening the decline.
Selling in AI and semiconductor-related stocks in particular weighed on the market and contributed to the afternoon decline.
At the same time, the rapid appreciation of the yen in the foreign exchange market was also seen as a drag on the Nikkei.