AI-linked stocks fall 8% as US inflation fears rise
Global markets saw sharp declines in AI-linked shares on October 14–15, 2026, after US inflation hit 3.7% in September—its highest in three years since a 4.2% peak in May. The sell-off triggered circuit breakers in South Korea’s Kospi 200, which dropped 8.1% to a six-month low, with semiconductor stocks like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics plunging 11% and 9.5%, respectively. Japan’s Nikkei 225…
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- South Korea’s Kospi 200 index fell 8.1% to a six-month low, triggering circuit breakers
- US inflation hit 3.7% in September, highest since a 4.2% peak in May 2026
- Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 4.9%, with Kioxia and SoftBank down 11% and 10% respectively
Analysts at Deutsche Bank, including Jim Reid, warned of broader economic risks beyond energy costs, noting price increases across consumer goods. The International Monetary Fund earlier this week flagged potential global financial instability from an AI-driven market correction, with Asian markets—particularly China’s CSI 300 (2.4% drop) and Taiwan’s TSMC (2% decline)—vulnerable. European indices like the Stoxx 600 and FTSE 100 also dipped slightly, signaling broader caution amid geopolitical tensions, including US-Iran conflicts.
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The Guardian AI · 15 October 2026
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