The Nikkei 225 index has fallen more than 10% from its June high.

The Nikkei 225 index in Japan fell 3.1% at one point, dropping more than 10% from the high point reached on June 25, as selling pressure intensified in the technology sector, pushing the index towards a technical correction. The Nikkei 225 index reached a high of 72366.34 points on June 25. The TOPIX index fell 1.8%.