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Asian Stock Markets Crash as KOSPI, Nikkei and TAIEX Lose Over $950 Billion

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Asian Stock Markets Crash as KOSPI, Nikkei and TAIEX Lose Over $950 Billion

The post Asian Stock Markets Crash as KOSPI, Nikkei and TAIEX Lose Over $950 Billion appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Asian stock markets tumbled as South Korea’s KOSPI, Japan’s Nikkei 225, and Taiwan’s TAIEX erased more than $950 billion in combined market value. The selloff was driven by concerns over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, fears surrounding China’s semiconductor industry, and continued weakness in AI-related stocks. KOSPI fell 10.8%, extending its decline to 41% …