SK Hynix drops 10% as chip selloff spreads across Asia
Why it matters: The slide hit Samsung, Tokyo Electron and TSMC as investors reassessed AI server spending tied to U.S. tech demand.
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Why it matters: The slide hit Samsung, Tokyo Electron and TSMC as investors reassessed AI server spending tied to U.S. tech demand.
What's new: Nasdaq 100 futures rose nearly 2% and oil fell below pre-war levels, easing pressure on regional markets after a two-day slide.
What's new: South Korea's Kospi fell more than 3% as SK hynix and Samsung slid, while crude held losses after progress in US-Iran talks.
What's new: Seoul's Kospi recovered much of Monday's 8.3% plunge, while SK Hynix jumped 6.44% as investors returned to AI shares.