Japan's Nikkei ends at 5-month low as chip stocks track Nvidia slump

Japan's Nikkei share average fell to a five-month low, closing 2.88% lower, mainly due to sharp declines in chip-related stocks following Nvidia's slump. Advantest, a supplier to Nvidia, dropped nearly 9%, contributing significantly to the fall. The broader Topix index also declined 1.98%, reflecting mixed performances among Japanese chip-related stocks.