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Tokyo stocks fall at open as Wall Street declines weigh on sentiment

Thu Jun 4, 2026 9:06 am JST Market

The Tokyo stock market opened lower on Thursday, with the benchmark Nikkei Stock Average falling 541 yen from the previous session to 67,860 yen, marking a reversal from recent gains.

Overnight, all three major U.S. stock indexes, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, declined. Concerns mounted over ongoing military exchanges between the United States and Iran, compounding uncertainty surrounding conflict-resolution negotiations. However, AI-driven optimism remained resilient, lifting the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index to a fresh record high for consecutive sessions. Notably, major semiconductor firm Broadcom slid sharply in extended trading following its earnings release. The Tokyo market is poised to face profit-taking today as investors lock in gains following Wednesday's sharp rally. Meanwhile, news broke before the opening bell that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a ceasefire, which could provide a technical floor for equities.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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