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Asia markets bleed: Japan's Nikkei triggers broad tech retreat after U.S. chip slump

A major selloff in semiconductor and AI-related stocks dragged Asian markets lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 plunging more than 5% to lead the regional decline. The retreat reflects escalating valuation concern…

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Asia markets bleed: Japan's Nikkei triggers broad tech retreat after U.S. chip slump
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A major selloff in semiconductor and AI-related stocks dragged Asian markets lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 plunging more than 5% to lead the regional decline. The retreat reflects escalating valuation concerns following a sharp overnight drop

A major selloff in semiconductor and AI-related stocks dragged Asian markets lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 plunging more than 5% to lead the regional decline. The retreat reflects escalating valuation concerns following a sharp overnight drop

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Jul 16, 2026
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