Japan's Nikkei changes course to fall as investors pause buying
Japan's Nikkei share average dropped 0.31% to 38,946.93, impacted by investors anticipating U.S. chipmaker Nvidia's earnings. Daikin Industries and SoftBank Group declined, while chip-related shares like Advantest and Tokyo Electron rose. Insurers MS&AD Insurance Group and Tokio Marine Holdings also saw notable movements.