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#KOSPICircuitBreaker Asian markets opened the week under heavy pressure as Korea’s KOSPI triggered a circuit breaker after plunging 8% intraday, forcing a 20-minute halt in program trading before trimming losses to -4.4%. 📉 Japan’s Nikkei 225 also fell as much as 3.89%, reflecting broad risk-off sentiment across the region. Key drivers behind the selloff: • Crude oil surged amid escalating Middle East tensions. • The Korean won remained above 1,500 KRW/USD for 13 consecutive sessions, increasing capital outflow concerns. • SK Hynix dropped more than 8%, weighing heavily on semiconductor and tech sentiment. ⚠️ If oil prices remain elevated, Asian equities could face continued volatility, especially export-driven economies vulnerable to energy costs and currency weakness. However, any sign of US-Iran de-escalation could quickly reverse sentiment, easing pressure on KRW, stabilizing energy markets, and triggering a relief rally across Asian risk assets. Markets are now watching geopolitics more closely than economic data. #KOSPICircuitBreaker @OKX Orbit