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Japan’s Nikkei Extends Decline as Fed Rate-Hike Bets and Tech Valuation Concerns Weigh

By Kenji Yamamoto on June 24, 2026 10:57 am |

Asia Market and Asia News

Tokyo, 24 June 2026 – Japan’s Nikkei share average extended its decline on Wednesday as investors continued to take profit from technology and semiconductor-linked counters, with renewed United States rate-hike expectations adding pressure to one of Asia’s strongest equity markets.

The latest pullback followed a broader global selloff in technology shares, as investors reassessed whether valuations in artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related stocks had moved too far ahead of near-term earnings delivery. Japan’s market had benefited strongly from the AI infrastructure cycle, with chip equipment makers, electronics groups and automation-linked counters attracting heavy buying in recent months.

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  • Kenji Yamamoto is a Senior Fellow at The Ledger Asia, where he explores the critical nexus of Asian international relations, economic development, and environmental sustainability. With extensive experience in cross-border policy analysis, Kenji provides a unique perspective on how diplomatic alliances and green energy transitions drive long-term growth across the Asia-Pacific.

    Previously an advisor for regional development banks, he specializes in sustainable infrastructure and the circular economy’s role in modernizing emerging markets. At The Ledger Asia, Kenji’s deep-dive reports help readers navigate the complex balance between rapid industrialization and the global imperative for climate resilience and corporate responsibility.

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