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Nikkei and Kospi Extended Weekly Losses Amid Sell Off In Semi Stocks and Escalating Middle East Tensions
Akira Ito
08 Jul, 2026
Tokyo
Japan's indexes decreased for the second consecutive session, tracking losses in tech stocks in overnight trading in New York.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average declined 0.7%, the broader TOPIX fell 0.6%, and the yen traded at 162.45 against the U.S. dollar.
Semiconductor-linked stocks led decliners for the second session in a row amid worries that the global investment in AI infrastructure may cool down faster than previously estimated.
Technology and consumer electronics account for about 50% of the Nikkei 225 weight.
The market sentiment over the semiconductor equipment and memory stocks remained weak, and the benchmark indexes in South Korea decreased about 5% for the second consecutive session.
The two leading electronics companies—SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics—account for about 40% of the benchmark index, and turbulence in tech stocks adds to volatility in broader market averages.
Escalating tensions in the Middle East also weighed on the market sentiment, and investors reacted to rising oil prices.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged aerial attacks over the Strait of Hormuz, and both warring nations reimposed their blockade on commercial shipments.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 0.7% to 67,769.84, and the broader TOPIX dropped 0.6% to 4,040.28.
Tokyo Electron decreased 1.5%, Advantest Corp. fell 2%, SoftBank Group gained 2%, Ibiden Co. declined 3%, and Kioxia Holdings traded up 2.2%.
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