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Japan stock benchmark drops ahead of November trading and US elections

The Nikkei 225 fell more than two percent in its final October session as investors weighed high capital expenditure for artificial intelligence ahead of key economic events.

FTMQ SI, written by our newsroom2 November 2026 at 00:070 views

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Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index enters trading on November 2, 2026, following a decline of 1,369.36 points, or 2.12 percent, in its final session of October, News On Japan reported. The index closed at 63,290.11 on October 30 after three consecutive sessions of gains. Selling in artificial intelligence and semiconductor-related stocks drove the downturn. [1]

According to News On Japan, the market sell-off reflected renewed uncertainty regarding the enormous capital expenditure required to support the global expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The decline raised concerns among market participants about the long-term sustainability of the recent technology-led rally. [1]

Market volatility previously disrupted global financial systems when stock markets crashed on April 2, 2025, following the announcement of broad domestic tariff policies by United States President Donald Trump. [2]

Investors in Japan are now preparing for a shortened trading week, News On Japan reported. Market activity is expected to be dominated by upcoming corporate earnings reports, monetary policy developments, and the United States midterm elections. [1]

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In short

The Nikkei 225 index closed at 63,290.11 on October 30, 2026, down 1,369.36 points or 2.12 percent.
The drop followed three consecutive sessions of gains and was led by selling in artificial intelligence and semiconductor shares.
Investors were concerned about the high capital expenditure required for global artificial intelligence expansion.
The upcoming trading week is shortened and faces risk factors including corporate earnings, central bank policy, and US midterm elections.

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Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.

[1]Japan Stocks Face Volatile Start to NovemberNews On Japan, 2d ago (the report this story comes from)

Background

[2]2025 stock market crash on Wikipedia
[3]November on Wikipedia
[4]November on Grokipedia

Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 4 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.

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