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Tech market sell-off deepens amid fears over US inflation and AI debt

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Global tech markets experienced a sharp sell-off on October 15, 2026, driven by fears of rising inflation and potential interest rate hikes. Chip manufacturers and investors like Samsung and SoftBank saw significant declines, with the South Korea Kospi 200 index dropping over 8% overnight. Trading was halted at various points due to circuit breakers. The market reaction highlights concerns about the heavily indebted sector's ability to manage future costs.

Key points

• The South Korea Kospi 200 index fell more than 8% overnight on October 15, 2026, reaching a six-month closing low.
• Chip makers and tech investors such as Samsung and SoftBank plunged as potential interest rate hikes spooked markets.

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Market data reflects a sharp sell-off on October 15, 2026, with trading halted due to circuit breakers. Specific details on the exact timing of the halt are not provided.

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