The Nikkei 225 index faced a sharp downturn, dropping by up to 4.8% during recent trading sessions. This downward trend was primarily driven by negative sentiment surrounding the United States midterm election results, which weighed heavily on the technology sector. Specifically, companies associated with artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing saw their valuations plummet, with some individual stocks recording losses exceeding 13%. These sectors emerged as the most significant laggards in the broader market sell-off, reflecting investor uncertainty regarding future policy directions following the American electoral developments.
Source : The Japan Times
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