U.S. Tech Stocks Fall, Drag Down Japanese Shares

On August 24, 2026, U.S. technology stocks dropped 1.6% — the steepest decline among major market groups. Japan's Nikkei index followed, closing down 0.8% at 27,699.25, pulled lower by electronics companies. The sequence matters: American tech fell first, then Japanese electronics, showing how the two countries' tech industries are now deeply connected.