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Asia-Pacific Markets Dip Amid Wall Street's AI Caution

12/15/2025

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Asia-Pacific markets declined after Wall Street's drop as investors reassessed the AI sector.
Portfolio manager Jed Ellerbroek said investors are cautious rather than pessimistic.
China is set to release key November retail sales and industrial output data.
South Korea's Kospi fell 2.16%, with SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics among the losses.
Japan's Tankan survey showed optimism, with the fourth-quarter index at +15 for large manufacturers and +34 for non-manufacturing.

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Asia-Pacific markets declined after Wall Street's drop as investors reassessed the AI sector.
Portfolio manager Jed Ellerbroek said investors are cautious rather than pessimistic.
China is set to release key November retail sales and industrial output data.
South Korea's Kospi fell 2.16%, with SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics among the losses.
Japan's Tankan survey showed optimism, with the fourth-quarter index at +15 for large manufacturers and +34 for non-manufacturing.