Japanese stocks dropped for a second day amid growing expectations of further rate hikes by the central bank. Asian equities also declined, following Wall Street’s losses due to weakening US economic data. The broad Topix index in Japan dropped more than 4%, while tech stocks like AI chipmaker SK Hynix fell sharply.
Market wrap: Sensex closes flat, Nifty holds 23,400; Titan, Eternal lead gains
Indian stock markets finished the trading session with minor gains. The Sensex and Nifty saw fluctuations throughout the day before settling higher. India VIX, a
June 4, 2026