BIS Warns Korea Retail Leverage Is Extreme Case

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) warned that retail leverage in South Korea is an extreme case that could threaten market stability, echoing earlier warnings from the Bank of Korea. SK hynix is among the stocks heavily held by retail investors, so tighter leverage rules or deleveraging could increase short-term volatility, while the long-term outlook depends on AI memory fundamentals.

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