South Korea’s share market losses deepen as leveraged AI bets take a heavy toll

South Korean shares experienced a significant decline, triggering market-wide trading curbs. Investors are unwinding AI-linked trades, extending a sharp correction in the KOSPI index. This selloff highlights growing investor anxiety over leveraged bets on AI chipmakers. Markets also reacted to escalating Gulf conflict and rising oil prices. Major tech earnings are expected to further test…

Global Market: China’s securities regulator to meet market participants as state-backed investors step in to support stocks

China’s securities regulator will meet market participants to discuss equity market stabilization. State-backed investors are also buying shares to help arrest the decline. The China Securities Regulatory Commission seeks industry feedback on potential policy measures. Chinese equities faced intense pressure last week amid liquidity and geopolitical concerns. Authorities are deploying state capital to support equity…