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Japan's Nikkei falls more than 6% as Asian benchmarks tumble after Wall Street drop
Japan’s stock benchmark Nikkei tumbled more than 6% after trading opened Friday
The screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) is seen at the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
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By YURI KAGEYAMA – AP Business Writer
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s stock benchmark Nikkei tumbled more than 6% after trading opened Friday.
The decline follows a widespread sellout of issues related to artificial intelligence on Wall Street.
The S&P 500 fell 4.4% Thursday for its worst day since U.S. President Donald Trump shook markets worldwide in April 2025 with his “Liberation Day” tariffs.