Nikkei 225 fell 2.65% to 62,907.84, its lowest close since July 30, as risk-off sentiment weighed. InTouch Capital Markets said investors are questioning whether the latest round of AI company results are sufficient to support currently elevated valu

2026-10-22

Nikkei 225 fell 2.65% to 62,907.84, its lowest close since July 30, as risk-off sentiment weighed. InTouch Capital Markets said investors are questioning whether the latest round of AI company results are sufficient to support currently elevated valuations and ongoing large-scale investment in computing infrastructure. The firm added that renewed geopolitical concerns are amplifying pressure on growth-sensitive markets.