US stocks closed mixed as Nasdaq slipped due to profit booking and rising Treasury yields, while Dow edged higher. Oil prices surged on supply disruption fears but later eased after geopolitical comments. Energy stocks outperformed, Nvidia earnings are awaited, and Regeneron fell after a failed drug trial result.
South Korea’s KOSPI drops 7% as global chipmaker selloff deepens
South Korean stocks experienced a significant decline on Tuesday. This downturn was driven by a global selloff in chipmakers and rising competition from China. SK