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Shares fall in Asia, with Kospi down 5.7%, while oil prices jump
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Major companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix also tracked losses, shedding 6. Shares declined in Asia, led by South Korea's Kospi, which dropped 5.
97. 9% respectively. Other regional markets also fell, including the Nikkei 225, Hang Seng, and Shanghai Composite index.
The decline is attributed to renewed concerns over artificial-intelligence stocks and rising oil prices. Oil prices have been volatile due to uncertainty. Further details on the market decline and its causes are available from the source, providing more insight into the current market sentiment and trends.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? Shares declined in Asia, led by South Korea's Kospi, which dropped 5.2% to 6,515.97. Major companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix also tracked losses, shedding 6.9% and 7.9% respectively…
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