Kospi Plunges Over 6% as Tech Rotation Drags Global Equities
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 23
Kospi Plunges Over 6% as Tech Rotation Drags Global Equities
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 23
Summary
South Korea’s Kospi sank more than 6%, deepening an earlier regional selloff as investors dumped chip shares on fears the rally had become overstretched.
Asian equities fell more than 2% after hitting a record high, while a regional tech gauge ended an eight-day winning streak as money rotated out of this year’s top-performing technology stocks.
The global retreat spread to broader markets: the MSCI All Country World Index lost 0.5%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.8% and Nasdaq 100 contracts dropped 1.3%.
US-Iran peace talks remained a key overhang, with investors holding back on risk as they awaited clearer signs the conflict would ease.
China’s oil reserves have stabilized markets, but what happens if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed when those stockpiles dwindle?
Beyond the interim deal, will the permanent risk of conflict in the Strait of Hormuz fundamentally reshape global trade routes?
With a fragile peace deal in place, can global supply chains survive the continued closure of the world's most critical waterway?
June 2026 Market Volatility: How the US-Iran Peace Deal and AI Boom Are Reshaping Asia
Overview
In June 2026, Asian markets saw sharp volatility as investors responded to a major peace deal in the Middle East and a strong rally in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Initially, fears of a wider conflict and possible supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz led to negative sentiment and market swings. However, the announcement of the peace deal quickly shifted the outlook, easing concerns and causing oil prices to drop. At the same time, the ongoing surge in AI-related stocks provided strong support for indexes like the Nikkei and KOSPI, highlighting how both geopolitical events and technological trends shaped market movements.