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South Korean Exchange Halts Trading Twice After Tech Selloff Hits Asian Markets
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What happened
South Korea’s KOSPI fell nearly 10% and triggered trading halts twice after a broad selloff in tech and AI stocks hit Asian markets. The slide followed Wall Street weakness, Fed caution on rate cuts, and investor concern ahead of key inflation and chip-company data.
- 01South Korea’s KOSPI dropped nearly 10% and stopped trading twice.
- 02Asian markets fell after heavy selling in technology and AI shares.
- 03Nasdaq futures were down more than 2%, and S&P 500 futures about 1.2%.
- 04Investors are awaiting chip earnings and the U.S. PCE inflation report.
- 05Brent crude fell to around $78 on easing Iran-related supply concerns.
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