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Asian shares mostly declined, with South Korea's Kospi index experiencing a significant drop due to selling in AI-related shares and an interest rate hike by the Bank of Korea.

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Who
Bank of Korea, TSMC
What
Asian shares mostly declined, with South Korea's Kospi index experiencing a significant drop due to selling in AI-related shares and an interest rate hike by the Bank of Korea.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:23:19 GMT · 1h 46m ago
Where
South Korea ·
Why
Selling of AI-related shares and an interest rate hike by the Bank of Korea contributed to the decline in Asian markets.
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The decline in Asian markets, particularly the 6.6% drop in South Korea's Kospi, indicates investor caution and potential shifts in the technology sector, with TSMC's earnings report being a key indicator for the global industry.

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