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The decline in Japanese tech stocks led to a temporary drop below the 38,000 yen level.
The Nikkei average continued to decline, closing at 38,142.37 yen, down 95.42 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.8 billion 50 million shares). In the previous day's USA market, tech stocks were sold off, leading to a focus on selling semiconductor-related stocks in the Tokyo market. The Nikkei average dropped to 37,742.76 yen during the mid-morning session, also dipping below the key level of 38,000 yen at times. However, many are eager to wait for the earnings report from USA semiconductor giant NVIDIA, which is scheduled for early tomorrow morning Japan time.
AI needs to be cautious and is wary of the tightening of semiconductor regulations against China.
The Nikkei average fell sharply. It ended trading at 38,237.79 yen, down 539.15 yen (estimated Volume of 1.9 billion 60 million shares). Selling started early due to the decline in US tech stocks, and the index dropped to 38,131.79 yen just after the trading began. Subsequently, targeting a self-rebound and with buying in trading company stocks, it recovered to 38,485.95 yen toward the end of the morning session. However, aggressive rebound movements were limited, continuing to consolidate around 38,300 yen. The Tokyo Stock Exchange Main Board's
YouTube is set to launch a low-cost video service without ads.
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The remarks by Governor Ueda have led to a temporary halt in the yen's appreciation and a buyback.
The Nikkei Average rebounded for the first time in three days, ending the Trade at 38,776.94 yen, up 98.90 yen (estimated Volume of 1.9 billion 40 million shares). In the morning, the yen appreciated, temporarily rising to the lower 149 yen range against the dollar, leading to a continuing decline at the Start. During the middle of the morning session, it dropped to 38,456.53 yen. However, following the remarks made by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda at the House of Representatives Budget Committee, the rise in domestic long-term interest rates eased, and the yen shifted towards depreciation, strengthening the Buyback movement, leading to a rally in the latter part of the morning session.
Apple announces the budget version of the smartphone "iPhone 16e".
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After a three-day rise, it has fallen back and briefly dropped below 39,000 yen.
The Nikkei average fell for the first time in three days, closing down 105.79 yen at 39,164.61 yen (Volume estimated at 1.8 billion 60 million shares). It started to drop due to caution over Trump tariffs. As support at the 25-day moving average held, buying on dips expanded, and in the middle of the morning session, it rose to 39,298.05 yen. However, with the speech from BoJ's Takada creating early expectations for additional rate hikes, it fell below the key level of 39,000 yen, ending the morning session at 38,994.70 yen. After that, material cues are awaited.