Asian shares mostly fell on Thursday, driven by a significant sell-off in computer chip stocks, while U.S. futures remained stable after slight losses on Wall Street. Oil prices dropped following separate meetings between U.S. and Iran negotiators with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan, as traders watched for progress in ending the war in Iran. South Korea’s Kospi index plummeted 5.1%, with SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics experiencing sharp declines. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Taiwan’s Taiex also saw losses, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose due to gains in BYD shares. Despite recent surges in AI and tech stocks, concerns about oversupply from Big Tech investments are affecting investor sentiment. In the U.S., major chip stocks like Micron and Intel saw significant declines. Economists suggest that while AI demand may grow, it might not meet expectations, impacting financial returns. Oil prices fell as hopes rose for improved crude supplies with the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Asian stocks mostly decline on a sell-off of chip shares
