KOSPI crashes over 8% as tech and Fed rate worries hit
By The BriefBrief
South Korean stocks plunged more than 8% as investors sold tech shares amid AI profitability and U.S. Fed rate concerns.
WHO:Investors in South Korea
WHAT:KOSPI fell more than 8% and KOSDAQ dropped more than 9% amid AI profitability and U.S. Fed rate worries
WHEN:Jun 8, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
WHERE:South Korea
WHY:Investors dumped market heavyweights due to renewed worries over AI profitability and concerns about a possible hawkish pivot by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
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