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Japan’s Nikkei drops 3% as tech stocks track Wall Street’s decline

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped, dragged down by technology and financial stocks. The drop followed a similar sharp decline on Wall Street, where tech stocks had experienced broad sell-offs. This marks the first time that the Nikkei has broken below the key mark. The broader Topix index also fell reflecting widespread losses across the market. Semiconductor-related companies were among the biggest losers, led by Lasertec. The company’s sharp drop was mirrored by Renesas Electronics, a chipmaker that saw its stock fall. The tech sector in Japan followed Wall Street’s overnight decline, where fears over interest rates and slowing demand for semiconductors had sparked a sell-off in major US tech stocks. Read more for the latest updates about why Nikkei dropped.

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Disclaimer:

In this environment, tech stocks may remain under pressure as global markets remain uncertain about the outlook for interest rates and demand for semiconductors. Meanwhile, the yen’s strength could continue to weigh on Japan’s exporters, particularly in the automotive sector. Risk management is advised to complement these releases closely for further indications of market trends.

Publication date:

2024-09-16 16:03:10 (GMT)

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