Japan's Nikkei Index Falls Over 1%

Japan's Nikkei index fell by more than 1% on Tuesday, affected by a decline in the stocks of chip companies and other firms related to artificial intelligence.

Japan's Nikkei index fell by more than 1% on Tuesday, affected by a decline in the stocks of chip companies and other firms related to artificial intelligence. This occurred ahead of the release of key US employment data later on Tuesday.

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Nikkei Index Falls Amid Yen Strength

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Japan PM Denies U.S. Request for Higher Defense Spending

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