https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-slump-as-ai-jitters-hammer-korean-chipmakers-ahead-of-tech-earningsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-slump-as-ai-jitters-hammer-korean-chipmakers-ahead-of-tech-earningshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asia-stocks-slump-as-ai-jitters-hammer-korean-chipmakers-ahead-of-tech-earnings#u150086Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:25:41 +0000Asian shares experienced a broad decline, driven by artificial intelligence jitters that particularly hammered South Korean chipmakers as investors braced for upcoming major technology earnings reports. The MSCI Asia Pacific index dropped, while Hong Kong and Chinese markets also saw downward pressure, bucking a prior tech-focused rebound seen on Wall Street. Markets faced mounting anxiety over technology and artificial intelligence valuations ahead of financial reports from key industry players, though some regional losses were later curbed as the early rout eased.Why it mattersThe downturn h