Invezz
20 Jul 2026, 02:47 UTC · 17h ago
Nikkei 225 slides as SoftBank, Tokyo Electron, and Kioxia stocks sink
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Invezz
20 Jul 2026, 02:47 UTC · 17h ago
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The Nikkei 225 Index plunged over 4% to its lowest level since June 11, driven by geopolitical risks and a sell-off in tech stocks. — A significant drop in a major global index combined with a breakdown of bullish technical setups suggests a strong risk-off trend for Japanese equities.
-0.80Crude oil prices surged, with Brent hitting $90 and WTI hitting $85, following escalating conflict between the US and Iran. — Higher oil prices increase inflationary pressure and rate-hike expectations in Japan, which typically compresses equity multiples.
-0.60High-beta tech stocks, specifically Tokyo Electron and Softbank, are sinking ahead of US mega-cap AI earnings reports. — The sensitivity of these names to global AI capex means any disappointment in US tech earnings will further accelerate the decline in semiconductor equipment stocks.
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Specifically highlighted as a sell due to its high-beta nature and decline in stock price.
Mentioned as plunging along with other technology companies in the Nikkei 225.
Stock is sinking as part of a broader Nikkei 225 slide and tech plunge.
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