In brief
Tokyo stocks ended mixed Thursday as investors sold technology shares, knocking the Nikkei 225 down 1.79% to 61,077.90 while the broader Topix rose 1.16% to 3,940.39. The move was driven by worries that U.S. Democratic victories could tighten data‑center restrictions, chipping away at AI and semiconductor listings and prompting buying in other areas. Swissinfo noted that Nikkei 225 futures fell 0.8% and the Topix rose 1.3% at Tokyo time, offering a slightly different snapshot of that day’s market shift.
Tokyo stocks closed mixed Thursday as investors sold technology shares and shifted funds into other sectors amid concerns over data‑center construction following Democratic victories in the U.S. midterm elections.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 1,110.73 points, a 1.79% drop, to 61,077.90, while the broader Topix index gained 45.01 points, or 1.16%, to 3,940.39.
The sell‑off focused on AI‑ and semiconductor‑related shares, with dealers citing worries that tighter U.S. regulations could curb data‑center development.
At the same time, a broad range of other stocks attracted buying interest, reflecting relief after the U.S. election outcome became clear.
Swissinfo reported that Tokyo‑time Nikkei 225 futures fell 0.8% and that the Topix rose 1.3%, offering a slightly different picture from the closing figures.
