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Nikkei 225 slumps as AI and chip-related stocks sold

Nikkei 225 falls sharply as investors sell AI and chip-related stocks, following a tech selloff in New York.

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Editorial Team
July 2, 2026
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The Nikkei 225 stock index fell sharply on Thursday as investors sold off AI and semiconductor-related issues to lock in profits. Tokyo's benchmark slid more than 2.5 percent at one stage in the morning session. The declines followed a tech selloff in New York on Wednesday. Analysts say investors in Japan remain cautious about AI and chip-related stocks, following their recent strong rally.

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