Japan's Nikkei share average fell 1.89% on Wednesday, with technology and AI-related stocks leading the decline. Renewed Middle East tensions and rising domestic interest rates prompted investors to shift focus to relative valuations. Wholesale inflation quickened to its fastest pace in three years, adding to market concerns.

Asian markets experienced a sharp downturn as the AI rally cooled, with South Korea's KOSPI halting trading after a significant drop. Investors are now weighing the impact of…

Tokyo, June 8 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly gave up over 2,600 points on Monday morning, reflecting a drop in the U.S. market late last week. At…

The Nikkei was choppy earlier in the session, inching down as much as 0.16%.