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Japan's Nikkei share average finished close to a three percent decline on Thursday, influenced by a sell-off in chip-related stocks and escalating hostilities in the Middle East.
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Who
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
What
Japan's Nikkei share average finished close to a three percent decline on Thursday, influenced by a sell-off in chip-related stocks and escalating hostilities in the Middle East.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:47:00 GMT · 2h 42m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
Escalating hostilities in the Middle East dampened risk appetite, leading to investor caution despite robust earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.
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How this affects you
The decline in Japan's Nikkei index indicates a broader market sentiment shift towards risk aversion, impacting global investor confidence and potentially affecting other Asian markets.
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