The FTSE 100 fell 0.09% to 10,429, while the Nikkei 225 dropped 3.55% to 69,788. Risk appetite weakened across developed markets amid political uncertainty in the U.K. and a sharper pullback in Japanese equities.<\/p>\n
International market movers <\/p>\n
London shares were pressured by leadership uncertainty after Keir Starmer\u2019s resignation, with investors also worrying about U.K. fiscal policy and borrowing. Global tech weakness and softer U.S. tech futures added to the FTSE 100\u2019s muted tone. Banks and defensives helped cushion the move, limiting the downside. The MSCI EAFE tracked the broader developed-market wobble as Europe and Japan both faced weaker sentiment.<\/p>\n
What this means for investors <\/p>\n
Mining stocks were the major decliners across the FTSE 100 as a combination of declining commodity prices, a strengthening U.S. dollar, worsening manufacturing data, and U.K. political uncertainty prompted unease across the index. The FTSE 100 rallied throughout the day, however, nearly breaking even after opening roughly 1% lower.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Nikkei 225 plunged nearly 4% as the tech-heavy index could not avoid the global AI and semiconductor sell-off today. However, it is worth noting that even after today\u2019s drop, the Nikkei 225 is up 81% over the last year and 37% in 2026, so some analysts think this move may come from opportunistic profit-taking on a more volatile day.<\/p>\n
Global markets will be watching the U.S. tech and AI titans — primarily Micron Technology<\/a> and its earnings tomorrow — over the coming weeks for clues on how long-term AI demand curves are expected to evolve, and whether the semiconductor market will continue to boom alongside AI\u2019s acceleration.<\/p>\n Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again <\/p>\n In 2009, a “Double Down” signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. If you\u2019d invested $5,000 then,\u00a0you\u2019d be sitting on\u00a0$2,709,204\u00a0today.*<\/p>\n Now, for the first time in years, that same\u00a0“Total Conviction” signal<\/a>\u00a0is flashing for a company 1\/100th the size of Nvidia. It\u2019s a key player in the $1.8 trillion space race, and with the stock recently sitting 20% off its highs, the window to get in early is closing fast.<\/p>\n Continue \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n *Stock Advisor returns as of June 22, 2026<\/p>\n Josh Kohn-Lindquist<\/a> has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Micron Technology. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n