【环球财经】东京股市继续承压下跌

Core Points - The Tokyo stock market indices continued to decline on November 19, with the Nikkei 225 index falling by 0.34% and the Tokyo Stock Exchange index down by 0.17% [1][2] - Over the previous three trading days, the Nikkei index had dropped more than 2500 points, leading to increased buying activity among some investors during the early session on the 19th [1] - Investor sentiment was affected by a comprehensive decline in the New York stock market and anticipation surrounding Nvidia's upcoming earnings report, resulting in pressure on semiconductor-related stocks [1] - Concerns over deteriorating Japan-China relations continued to impact the market, particularly affecting companies like Shiseido, Food & Life Companies, Sony Group, and Sanrio, which are sensitive to Chinese consumer behavior [1] - Analysts noted that the unclear performance outlook for these companies may lead investors to avoid these stocks until the situation improves [1] - Reports indicated that the Japanese government received notification from China about suspending imports of Japanese seafood, causing a significant drop in seafood and seafood-related stocks during the afternoon session [1] Market Performance - By the close, the Nikkei index fell by 165.28 points to 48537.70, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index decreased by 5.52 points to 3245.58 [2] - Among the 33 industry sectors on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, sectors such as machinery, metal products, seafood, and agriculture faced the largest declines, while sectors like petroleum and coal products, retail, and real estate showed gains [2]