Tech Stocks Plummet in Asia and US Amid AI Jitters

Technology stocks, particularly chip firms, experienced a significant rout in Asian markets like Seoul and Tokyo, as well as in the US. Investors are reportedly rattled by jitters surrounding the AI sector.

28 Jul, 03:49 — 28 Jul, 03:51

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The technology sector, particularly AI and chip manufacturing, has been a major driver of global market growth. A significant downturn in these areas could signal broader economic instability and impact investor confidence worldwide.

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Tech stocks in Asia and the US have plummeted
Chip firms are experiencing significant declines
Investor jitters about the AI sector are a primary cause of the downturn

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Seoul and Tokyo stock markets led the plunge in Asia

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Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was temporarily paused on Tuesday morning

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South Korea's Kospi index slid by 8%

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Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was temporarily paused after an 8% slide

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BBCHigh1d ago

Chip firms fall in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors

Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after sliding by 8%.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1d ago

Seoul, Tokyo lead Asian plunge as tech stocks suffer fresh rout

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First report: BBC · 28 Jul, 03:49|Full coverage: 2 · 1m|Window: 1m

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BBC28 Jul, 03:49First to report

Chip firms fall in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors

channel-news-asia28 Jul, 03:51Latest update

Seoul, Tokyo lead Asian plunge as tech stocks suffer fresh rout

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Initial Asian Plunge2026-07-28T03:51:00.000Z

Asian markets, led by Seoul and Tokyo, experienced a sharp decline in tech stocks.

Chip Firm Impact & US Spillover2026-07-28T03:49:33.000Z

The sell-off extended to chip firms in both Asia and the US, with South Korea's Kospi index seeing an 8% drop and a trading halt.

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Tech Stocks Plummet in Asia and US Amid AI Jitters

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Chip firms fall in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors

Seoul, Tokyo lead Asian plunge as tech stocks suffer fresh rout

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Chip firms fall in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors

Seoul, Tokyo lead Asian plunge as tech stocks suffer fresh rout

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