Nikkei falls 2.3%, dragged down by technology, chip stocks
Japanese stocks fell as rising energy costs renewed concerns. Technology, chip and airline stocks led the decline. The group fell 5.2%, Kioxia fell 3.5%, and Japan Airlines fell 3.3%. Investors are paying close attention to developments in the Middle East and oil prices after Brent crude oil topped $100 a barrel for the first time in two months. The Nikkei fell 2.3% to 64904.21 points.