Global Market: AI trade faces biggest test yet as chip stocks tumble across Asia

Asian AI stocks tumbled as rising bond yields, higher financing costs, and concerns over excessive infrastructure spending weakened investor confidence. South Koreas Kospi and Japans chipmakers suffered sharp losses, while AI-related funding faced tougher scrutiny. Investors increasingly demand sustainable revenues and profits, questioning whether massive AI investments will deliver expected returns.

Oct 13, 2026 - 12:00
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Global Market: AI trade faces biggest test yet as chip stocks tumble across Asia
Asian AI stocks tumbled as rising bond yields, higher financing costs, and concerns over excessive infrastructure spending weakened investor confidence. South Koreas Kospi and Japans chipmakers suffered sharp losses, while AI-related funding faced tougher scrutiny. Investors increasingly demand sustainable revenues and profits, questioning whether massive AI investments will deliver expected returns.

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