The Nikkei 225 is currently trading in the 64,000–65,000 yen range after a sharp mid-July decline, having recently broken above 70,000 yen in early July before retreating.
Japanese equities are being sold off primarily due to global pressure on semiconductor and AI-related stocks, which previously drove the index to record highs.
The index fell from a peak near 69,744 yen in early July to 64,140 yen by late July, erasing gains and testing the psychological support level of 65,000 yen.
Sustaining a close between 65,000 and 70,000 yen by year-end depends on whether AI spending concerns resolve and if semiconductor valuations stabilize before December.
Note: If the Nikkei 225 falls exactly between the 60,000–65,000 and 65,000–70,000 brackets at year-end, the market resolves to the higher range (65,000–70,000) per the resolution rules.
The Nikkei 225 fell 1.70% this week to close at 68,557.73 yen, despite a narrow rally fueled by US Nasdaq gains and lower oil prices.
morningstar.comnote.comThe index closed at 66,835.54 yen, down 2.79%, after recording intraday drops of over 2,200 yen as caution over overheated AI and semiconductor valuations gripped the market.
note.comThe Nikkei 225 plunged 4.03% to close at 64,140, finishing at its lowest level in more than a month amid a global semiconductor selloff driven by concerns over heavy AI spending and stretched valuations.
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The Nikkei 225 solidified its position above 70,000 yen on July 1, 2026, with options data indicating the 70,000 level is functioning as a solid support line for the downside.
note.comYear-to-date performance remains strong at +30.83% as of July 17, suggesting underlying momentum despite recent volatility.
note.comMarket volatility (Nikkei VI) declined significantly to 33.78 on July 1, indicating participants are beginning to price in stable price movements rather than fearing the high-price range.
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The index plunged to its lowest level in over a month at 64,140 yen on July 18 as a global selloff in semiconductor stocks accelerated due to concerns over heavy AI-related spending.
tradingeconomics.comTrading volume and sector performance show a narrow base for rallies, with 21 out of 33 Tokyo Stock Exchange sectors declining during the July 10 session despite gains in high-priced tech stocks.
note.comThe index slipped back below the psychologically important ¥68,000 level on July 13, a threshold it had only recently reclaimed, signaling vulnerability to further downside pressure.
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