Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published • loading... • Updated

A Deepened Tech Sell-Off Drags Asian Stocks Lower as Markets in South Korea and Japan Sink

Hotter U.S. inflation data lifted Fed rate-hike bets and sent semiconductor and AI-linked shares sharply lower across Asia, with the KOSPI down 5.6%, officials said.

  • Asian markets opened lower on Thursday as hotter-than-expected US consumer price inflation increased expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, pressuring regional stocks.
  • The US consumer price index rose 3.7% year-on-year in September, exceeding forecasts and sparking Wednesday's Wall Street decline that rippled through global markets.
  • Technology shares led the selloff, with South Korea's KOSPI plunging 5.6% and major chipmakers SK Hynix and Kioxia Holdings dropping 11.4% and 11.2% respectively.
  • Investor attention now shifts to speeches from Federal Reserve officials in Bangkok, including Chair Kevin Warsh, for clues on the central bank's next policy move.
  • Fed funds futures now price a 31.6% probability of a 25-basis-point hike at the October 28 meeting, while the 10-year Treasury bond yield fell 4.4 basis points.
Insights by Ground AI

87 Articles

Lean Right

The Asian stock exchanges fell sharply this Thursday, with markets in South Korea and Japan sinking, as the widespread sale of technology roles intensified after American shares retreated to above-expected inflation data. The futures of US shares operated without defined direction. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the subject and register.

·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Read Full Article
ReutersReuters
Reposted by
WTVBWTVB
Center

South Korea's KOSPI triggers circuit breaker in tech-led selloff

·London, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Center

The Asian Stock Exchanges close in strong decline, in wake with Wall Street and after the figure on American inflation, higher than expected, which feeds fears of a new rise in rates, triggering sales on semiconductor securities, already under pressure from the... (ANSA)

·Rome, Italy
Read Full Article
Right

Concerns about new Fed rate hikes and AI funding spark wave of liquidations

·Marousi, Greece
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 44% of the sources are Center
44% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

noblehomeloans.com broke the news on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal