AnalysisBusinessJune 30, 2026
Debt and risky bets fuel South Korea and Taiwan's AI stock boom
South Korean and Taiwanese investors are using margin debt and derivatives to bet on AI stocks, fueling a rally. This leveraged buying raises financial stability concerns. Analysts draw parallels to past speculative bubbles in the region.
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