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South Korea's Kospi index sinks more than 5% on semiconductor share sell-off over AI boom worries

South Korea's Kospi index sinks more than 5% on semiconductor share sell-off over AI boom worries

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index has fallen more than 5% on a sell-off of chip shares and Asian shares have mostly declined after U.S. stocks ended mixed

South Korea's Kospi index sinks more than 7% on semiconductor share sell-off over AI boom worries

South Korea's Kospi index sinks more than 7% on semiconductor share sell-off over AI boom worries

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index has fallen more than 7% on a sell-off of chip shares, and Asian shares have mostly declined after U.S. stocks ended mixed

World stocks dip as chips slide, bonds rise

World stocks dip as chips slide, bonds rise

By Ankur Banerjee and Sruthi Shankar Oct 13 (Reuters) - World stocks dipped on Tuesday as renewed AI concerns hit high-flying chipmakers, driving investors to the safety of government bonds as tech-heavy stock markets in Asia and the United States felt the brunt of the selloff.

Asian stocks hit 2-month low on AI jitters, bonds find favour

Asian stocks hit 2-month low on AI jitters, bonds find favour

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Asian stocks slid to a more than two-month low on Tuesday as a sharp selloff in chipmakers prompted a broader rethink of the AI trade amid heightened competition, driving investors toward the safety of government bonds.

Trading Day: Fog of war

Trading Day: Fog of war

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Oil and fuel prices rose on Monday following weekend attacks on a Saudi airport, which had a varied impact on global stocks. Asia shares mostly fell, Europe shares rose, and Wall Street was mixed.

Asian shares are mixed and Brent crude at $104 a barrel after Trump says US will buy Russian diesel

Asian shares are mixed and Brent crude at $104 a barrel after Trump says US will buy Russian diesel

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices have steadied as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to purchase diesel from Russia draws criticism from some lawmakers

Asian stocks dive on AI jitters ahead of US bank earnings

Asian stocks dive on AI jitters ahead of US bank earnings

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Asian stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as investors fretted about the durability of the rally in AI shares and increased competition while a widening conflict in the Middle East soured risk sentiment ahead of the tone-setting US earnings season.

Dollar steady near 18-month high as Mideast conflict, US inflation in focus

Dollar steady near 18-month high as Mideast conflict, US inflation in focus

By Ankur Banerjee and Li Gu SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI, Oct 12 (Reuters) - The dollar held its ground near the strongest level in a year and a half on Monday as an escalating Middle East conflict kept investors wary ahead of key US inflation data later this week that will influence monetary policy.

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices fall about $1.50 as Trump says US will buy diesel from Russia

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices fall about $1.50 as Trump says US will buy diesel from Russia

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices have fallen about $1.50 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to purchase diesel from Russia draws criticism from some lawmakers

IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook

IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook

By David Lawder BANGKOK, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The global economy will still manage to top 3% real GDP growth this year as strong AI investment offsets the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, but downside risks are mounting and more countries are being left behind and vulnerable to rising

AI investment props up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook, IMF says

AI investment props up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook, IMF says

By David Lawder BANGKOK, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The global economy will still manage to top 3% real GDP growth this year as strong AI investment offsets the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, but downside risks are mounting and more countries are being left behind and vulnerable to rising

Dollar firm near 18-month highs, as Gulf unrest, US inflation keep investors on edge

Dollar firm near 18-month highs, as Gulf unrest, US inflation keep investors on edge

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - The dollar traded around its highest in a year and a half on Monday, as an escalating Middle East conflict kept investors wary ahead of key US inflation data later this week that could shape the outlook for interest rates.