Asian Stocks to Fall After US Chipmaker Selloff: Markets Wrap — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-stocks-to-fall-after-us-chipmaker-selloff-markets-wrapContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Asian Stocks Plunge as AI and Semiconductor Selloff Spreads from UShttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-stocks-to-fall-after-us-chipmaker-selloff-markets-wraphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/asian-stocks-to-fall-after-us-chipmaker-selloff-markets-wrap#u133268Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:55:23 +0000Asian stock markets are declining as a selloff in US chipmakers and concerns over AI investment sustainability spread to the region. South Korea's KOSPI led the downturn with a 5.5% drop, driven by fears regarding advances from Chinese chipmaker CXMT. Major tech firms including Samsung, SK Hynix, and SoftBank experienced sharp losses. While some Chinese tech stocks saw a brief respite, the broader trend reflects investor anxiety over data center spending and semiconductor competition. Markets are now monitoring US bank earnings, RBA minutes, and the IMF outlook.Why it mattersThe current v