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Why Asia-Pacific Markets Closed — KOSPI Sell‑off & More | MarketBell

Published Thursday, June 4, 2026 · AI market intelligence by MarketBell
KOSPI Sell‑off

KOSPI dropped sharply as Broadcom’s disappointing AI chip outlook triggered a tech-led sell-off that hit South Korea’s chip-heavy index.

US‑Iran Escalation

Renewed US‑Iran tensions stoked geopolitical fears, prompting risk-off flows across Asia‑Pacific equities.

Wall Street Fade

Asian indices fell following a pullback on Wall Street, ending a nine‑day winning streak and cooling market optimism.

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