Tokyo, Nov. 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average posted its third-biggest single-day point loss on record Friday, as artificial intelligence-related shares were dumped amid concerns that AI regulations may be tightened in the United States. The index of 225 major issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime section fell 3,643.13 points, or 5.96 pct, from Thursday to 57,434.77, finishing below 60,000 for the first time since May 20. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
