Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei ends near three-week low as AI-stock selloff weighs
- Posted on May 20, 2026
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Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei ends near three-week low as AI-stock selloff weighs
Japan's Nikkei share average closed at a near three-week low, with SoftBank Group leading the decline, as investors locked in profits on AI-related stocks. The index slipped 1.23%, ending lower for a fifth consecutive session, with market participants selling shares that had driven recent record highs. Declines remained limited ahead of Nvidia's earnings, which could influence the next session.
