TOKYO, sixteenth July, 2026 (WAM) — The Nikkei stock index fell over 3 p.c Thursday morning, as semiconductor-related shares declined following in a single day losses by their US counterparts and positive aspects have been locked in after a two-day successful streak, Kyodo News reported.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 1,954.72 factors, or 2.84 p.c, from Wednesday to 66,796.79. The broader Topix index was down 45.74 factors, or 1.12 p.c, at 4,042.38.