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Japan's Nikkei plunges 1,130 points as yen surge slams exporters; Tokyo Electron and other chip stocks stall
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points The yen's surge has also affected certain stocks, including those of chip manufacturers. A significant decline has been reported in Japan's Nikkei, with a plunge of 1,130 points.
A significant decline has been reported in Japan's Nikkei, with a plunge of 1,130 points. This downturn is attributed to a surge in the yen, which has negatively impacted exporters.
The yen's surge has also affected certain stocks, including those of chip manufacturers. Tokyo Electron is among the companies whose stocks have stalled as a result.
Further information on this development can be found at finance.biggo.com, which provides details on the impact of the yen's surge on Japan's Nikkei and affected stocks.
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Category: Local Published: September 8, 2026 Source: finance.biggo.com Reading time: 1 min
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