Asian Markets Crash: KOSPI Triggers Sidecar Trading Halt, Samsung, SK Hynix Shares Sink

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Asian stock markets witnessed a sharp selloff on October 15, 2026, as fears of higher US interest rates rattled investors. South Korea's benchmark KOSPI plunged 5.59% at the opening, triggering a sell-side 'sidecar' trading halt. Technology giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix fell 6.03% and 7.47%, respectively. In Japan, the Nikkei dropped 3.5% in early trading, while the broader Topix declined 1.9%, as hotter-than-expected US inflation data raised concerns over further interest rate hikes. Why are Asian technology stocks falling so sharply? What does South Korea's trading halt mean, and could the selloff spread to other markets? Watch for the details. #asianmarkets #kospi #nikkei #stockmarketcrash #southkorea #japan #samsung #skhynix #usinflation #interestrates #globalmarkets For more videos subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NDTVProfitIndia Visit NDTV Profit for more news: https://www.ndtvprofit.com/ Don't enter the stock market unaware. Read

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