Kospi Falls as Chip Selloff Spreads
THE SO WHAT
The chip selloff hitting Korea on AI froth concerns is a reminder that public markets are now treating AI hardware as a crowded macro trade. If your funding or M&A plans lean on high multiple comps in semis or AI infra, assume a more conservative valuation environment over the next few quarters.
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