Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Asian stock markets dropped sharply on Friday, driven by a significant sell-off in technology shares. South Korea's Kospi index fell 5.8%, triggering a trading halt after an 8% decline. Investors are reassessing tech valuations amid concerns over rising component costs, highlighted by Apple's and Microsoft's recent price hikes on their products.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 07:33 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 08:10 UTC
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