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Nikkei Slips As AI Gains Fade
The Nikkei 225 closed down 0.17% on July 22, ending at 66,115.60. Early buying in semiconductor and AI shares evaporated by the afternoon. A weaker yen and rising oil prices drove the decline. This volatility suggests that macroeconomic headwinds currently outweigh the momentum of AI-driven equity rallies for Tokyo investors.