
Nikkei Breaks 63,000 as Nasdaq Futures Slide and Brent Rises Above $111
Nikkei broke below 63,000 as the Asian technology sell-off extended, while Nasdaq futures approached 29,500, Brent cleared $111 and gold lost $4,100.
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Nikkei broke below 63,000 as the Asian technology sell-off extended, while Nasdaq futures approached 29,500, Brent cleared $111 and gold lost $4,100.

KOSPI erased Wednesday’s rebound as SK Hynix and Samsung led a deeper chip sell-off, while Nikkei tested support and Brent approached $111.

The Bank of Korea held rates but raised its growth and inflation outlook as KOSPI and Nikkei extended losses, Hang Seng lost 23,000 and Brent stayed firm.

Hang Seng reached a three-month low near 23,000 as KOSPI, Nasdaq futures and Bitcoin broke support, while Brent confirmed strength above $110.46.

Asian equities weakened as mixed US technology earnings pressured Nasdaq futures, while Brent and WTI rose more than 1% and gold and Bitcoin slipped.

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