Asian stocks slide as chip shares retreat, dollar firms and Kospi drops 2.4%
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Asian equities slipped as the semiconductor selloff extended, with Korea's Kospi down sharply and US chip shares pressured after a two-day 12% drop in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index. Samsung's reported ~20% DRAM price increase and Hon Hai's strong AI-linked sales did not offset concerns that heavy AI capex may not convert into near-term earnings. A firmer dollar and lower US yields reinforced a cautious risk tone.
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Samsung Electronics plans to lift average third-quarter DRAM prices by about 20% from the prior three months and has verbally notified some customers, China Business News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. South Korea’s Kospi Index sank 2.4% to lead declines across Asia-Pacific markets, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index posted a 12% drop over two sessions. SK Hynix fell more than 3%, and Hon Hai reported a 40% jump in AI-related sales that failed to ease selling pressure across chip stocks. Investors are watching upcoming chipmaker earnings and weighing concerns that heavy AI investment has yet to translate into profits.
