Nikkei 225 slumps amid global tech sell-off
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Nikkei 225
Japan
August 19, 2026
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Nikkei 225 fell 2.97% to 65,459.71. The sell-off was driven by a sharp decline in US technology and semiconductor stocks. Rising global bond yields and concerns over Middle East peace prospects dampened investor sentiment.
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