StocksMedium•9 October 2026•
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Nikkei 225 Drops 1.1% as Chip and Metals Stocks Face Selling Pressure
Key Facts
1The Nikkei 225 index fell 1.1%, led by declines in semiconductor and metals shares.
2Investor concerns grew regarding higher energy costs following overnight gains in crude oil prices.
The Nikkei 225 index fell 1.1% during Friday's session on October 9, 2026, led by declines in semiconductor and metals shares. The Wall Street Journal reported that significant selling pressure in these sectors served as the primary catalyst for the index's downward movement.
Investor concerns grew regarding higher energy and operational costs for Japanese firms following overnight gains in crude oil prices. This bearish sentiment follows a recent consumer confidence reading in Japan, which stood at 35.4 on October 5, 2026, amid ongoing pressure on the manufacturing sector.