Nikkei Tumbles 1,811 Points on Middle East Tensions and US Tech Sell-Off
The Nikkei 225 plummeted by 1,811 points on July 24, closing at 64,611.15 as Middle East tensions and a sell-off in U.S. tech stocks triggered a sharp reversal.
Crude oil futures surged after U.S. President Trump's warning of military retaliation against Iran, with Brent crude breaching the $100 per barrel mark for the first time since May.
The sell-off was compounded by position adjustments ahead of critical earnings reports from key tech companies next week, including SK Hynix, Microsoft, Meta, and Kioxia.