Asian markets experience sharp decline amid AI infrastructure spending concerns
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Asian Stock Markets (KOSPI)
South Korea
October 15, 2026
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Asian stock markets, particularly in South Korea, saw significant drops due to concerns over AI infrastructure spending. The KOSPI index fell by nearly 8%, with Samsung and SK Hynix shares dropping sharply. Market sentiment was influenced by slowing revenue growth in AI-linked companies and rising US bond yields.
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