- Tokyo's Nikkei 225 stock index decreased slightly after reaching record highs earlier in the week.
- The decline was driven by investors selling semiconductor-related shares.
- The broader TOPIX index continued to rise, setting a third consecutive record high, boosted by auto and financial stocks.

A: Hey Hana! Did you hear about the Nikkei 225 today?

B: No, Kenji! What happened? Was it good news?

A: Actually, it went down a little. After those amazing record highs the last two days!

B: Oh no! How much?

A: About 0.4 percent. It closed at 54,110. People were selling shares, especially tech stuff.

B: Really? Why?

A: I think it was just a little correction, you know? After such big gains.

B: Makes sense. So, what about the rest of the market?

A: The TOPIX actually went *up*! Almost 0.7 percent.

B: Wow! Really? What companies did well?

A: Car companies and financial stuff did really well. It hit a new record high too! Three days in a row!

B: So, some good news, some bad news then?

A: Pretty much! The Nikkei had gained a lot recently, over 3,200 points! People were hoping for good things from Takaichi’s new policies.

B: Ah, right! And the weaker yen helped too, didn't it?

A: Exactly! It's been a busy few days for the market!