Tokyo - The Nikkei 225 continued its downward trend on October 23, 2025, closing lower amid pressure from high-tech stocks, though analysts suggest potential buying opportunities as the market dips. The benchmark index fell, extending losses from the previous session.
The decline reflects ongoing investor caution regarding global economic headwinds and recent earnings reports. While the broader market experienced a mixed performance, with 65% of prime market stocks rising and 29% falling, the weight of major technology companies pulled the Nikkei average down. 1,056 stocks advanced, 484 declined, and 74 remained unchanged.
The Nikkei 225 finished lower, with high-tech issues leading the losses. this follows a period of volatility as investors assess the outlook for corporate profits and monetary policy. Despite the current downturn, some market observers believe the dip presents a buying prospect for long-term investors. Thomson Reuters adheres too the “Principles of Trust” in its reporting.
