Nikkei closes lower on semiconductor overheating concerns and US airstrikes in Iran
The Tokyo stock market closed slightly lower as concerns over an overheated semiconductor industry and geopolitical risks from US airstrikes in Iran dampened investor sentiment.
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- 📰 Published: May 26, 2026 at 16:17
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Central News Agency, Tokyo, May 26. The Japanese stock market closed slightly lower today, primarily due to market concerns over an overheated semiconductor industry, which dragged down the tech-heavy Nikkei 225 index. Additionally, US airstrikes on targets within Iran weakened market risk appetite. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 162.10 points, or 0.25%, to close at 64,996.09. The broader TOPIX index fell 4.11 points, or 0.10%, to close at 3,938.46.
FAQ
Why did the Nikkei index fall?
Concerns over an overheated semiconductor industry and geopolitical risks from US airstrikes in Iran led to risk aversion.