https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-stocks-slump-as-chip-selloff-deepens-kospi-plunges-5Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-stocks-slump-as-chip-selloff-deepens-kospi-plunges-5https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-stocks-slump-as-chip-selloff-deepens-kospi-plunges-5#u45398Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:25:35 +0000Asian equity markets are falling as a deepening selloff in semiconductor stocks drags down regional indices. South Korea's KOSPI index dropped 5.2%, triggering a sell-side sidecar from the KRX to manage the sharp decline. SK Hynix shares fell 7.82% in Seoul. This market volatility coincides with rising oil prices, with Brent crude trading above $90, and lingering jitters regarding bond markets.Why it mattersThe semiconductor sector is a primary driver of Asian market performance, making chip selloffs highly impactful for regional indices. Increased oil prices and geopolitical tensions, in