Nikkei Slumps Over 4% on AI and Chip Concerns

Japan's stock market saw a sharp decline in the latest trading session, with the Nikkei index extending its losses and at one point dropping more than 4%.

The sell-off was attributed to investor anxiety over stocks tied to artificial intelligence and semiconductors, which had been a key growth driver for the market in recent times.

The move came as trading in technology and chip shares continued to weigh directly on the benchmark index, deepening the session's negative tone.