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Middle East Tensions, AI Slowdown Fears Drag Samsung and SK Hynix

Renewed Middle East geopolitical tensions and fears of an AI demand slowdown sent Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares sharply lower, with SK Hynix falling more than 6% at one point and Samsung down 2-3%. The KOSPI broke below 6,600, and a Hong Kong-listed 2x long SK Hynix ETF dropped over 13% at the open. Geopolitical risk and fading AI capex expectations directly pressure memory valuations, a clear near-term headwind, though a pullback could offer entry points if long-term AI demand holds.

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