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Asian equities fall as chip selloff extends; KOSPI circuit breaker triggered
South Korea
First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 1:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Asian equities declined, with the KOSPI experiencing a circuit breaker amid an extended selloff in chip-related shares. The headlines do not provide further details on the cause or scale of the decline.
SO WHAT?
The market disruption could signal broader regional financial stress and affect technology-sector investors and supply chains.
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