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Asian equity markets experienced a significant decline, with Japan and Taiwan seeing losses up to 6%, following a global downturn in tech stocks.

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What
Asian equity markets experienced a significant decline, with Japan and Taiwan seeing losses up to 6%, following a global downturn in tech stocks.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:18:00 GMT · 1h 59m ago
Where
Japan, Taiwan ·
Why
Concerns over the sustainability of AI-related investments amid rising market pressures and profit-taking activities.
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Asian equity markets, including Japan and Taiwan, experienced substantial declines, with the Nikkei 225 entering correction territory. This reflects broader global concerns about the valuation and sustainability of tech investments.

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  1. Markets53m ago
    World shares were mostly lower on Friday, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 losing 4% as heavy selling of computer chipmakers and other AI-related shares.
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  2. Markets1h 59m ago
    Asian equity markets experienced a significant decline, with Japan and Taiwan seeing losses up to 6%.
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  3. Currently Reading1h 59m ago
    Asian equity markets experienced a significant decline, with Japan and Taiwan seeing losses up to 6%, following a global downturn in tech stocks.
  4. Markets3h 15m ago
    Asian shares fell as chip and memory stocks extended losses.
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  5. Markets4h 43m ago
    Asian shares skidded, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 down 5% due to heavy selling of computer chipmakers and other AI-related shares.
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