Asian markets slide as US chip weakness drags South Korean shares below 3%
Regional equities fell after a US semiconductor gauge dropped 2.7% and the Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.7%, sparking a broader sell‑off. South Korean stocks led the decline, slipping more than 3%, while Samsung Electronics saw its shares tumble roughly 9% and SoftBank Group fell over 8% after the opening bell. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index slipped 0.3% and Taiwan’s tech‑focused Taiex index moved lower, reflecting pressure on chipmakers across the region. Analysts noted that investor anxiety over AI‑related valuations and the recent US chip slump are weighing on Asian technology shares ahead of the earnings season.
How this was covered
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- Left-leaning coverage is the most divided on this story
Why it matters
The slide shows how weakness in US semiconductor markets and AI‑related sentiment can quickly depress Asian tech equities, affecting investors worldwide.
How this story developed
- Oct 2 Seoul market slips modestly as US stocks close higher
- Oct 8 The market recorded a third straight day of losses.
- Oct 13 South Korean equities fell over 3% as Asian markets slipped, mirroring a 2.7% drop in a US semiconductor index and fading AI optimism.
- Oct 13 The decline continued a multi‑day slide in the index.
- Oct 14 US semiconductor index fell 2.7% and the Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.7%, widening the regional decline.
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