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Nikkei Plunges Over 3500 Yen as AI and Chip Stocks Fall Sharply

From NHK · () Japanese

Translated from Japanese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Nikkei average fell sharply on January 26, dropping over 3500 yen at one point and falling below 69,000 yen.
  • Selling pressure emerged for AI and semiconductor-related stocks, which had seen significant gains the previous day, as investors sought to lock in profits.
  • The market experienced a broad decline, with many sectors contributing to the downturn.

Tokyo's stock market saw a significant downturn on January 26, with the Nikkei average plummeting over 3500 yen in intraday trading, dipping below the 69,000 yen mark. The decline was largely driven by profit-taking in AI and semiconductor-related stocks, which had experienced substantial gains on the preceding day.

Investors moved to secure their profits, leading to widespread selling across various sectors. This broad-based selling pressure contributed to the overall market slump, indicating a shift in investor sentiment from aggressive growth to caution.

The market's sharp fall highlights the volatility inherent in technology-focused sectors and the broader market's sensitivity to profit-taking after periods of rapid ascent. The day's trading underscored the challenges of sustaining high valuations amidst shifting investor strategies.

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Originally published by NHK in Japanese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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