Korean Stocks Tumble 9% on Chip Selloff, Triggers Trading Halt
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A 9% plunge in Korean stocks on chipmaker selling and a trading halt shows how tightly equity markets are now coupled to AI sentiment. If your roadmap assumes cheap, stable access to advanced chips, add a volatility buffer—pricing and availability can swing on macro AI narratives, not just your own demand.
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