Japan’s Nikkei tumbles over 3% as chip shares slide

TOKYO, twenty eighth July, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s Nikkei share common fell greater than 3 % on Tuesday, dragged down by heavy losses in chip-related shares after their US friends closed decrease in a single day.

The Nikkei was down 3.59 % at 62,599.14 as of 00:34 GMT, whereas the broader Topix was decrease 2.44 % at 3,966.87.