Japan in Bear Market, Seoul Down 44% From Peak on AI Fears

The Wall Street Journal · Peter Landers · 2026-11-06 07:51 UTC

If the stock market in the U.S. recently feels like a roller coaster, consider two markets even more dependent on the artificial-intelligence boom.Japan's Nikkei Stock Average dropped 6% today and is now officially in a bear market, having dropped more than 20% from its June peak.South Korea's Ko

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Japan in Bear Market, Seoul Down 44% From Peak on AI Fears

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