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From Momentum To Mayhem: Korean 'Plunge Protectors' Meet As Leverage Unwind Sparks Chaos
From Momentum To Mayhem: Korean 'Plunge Protectors' Meet As Leverage Unwind Sparks Chaos
'Leverage goes both ways...'
That is a lesson that many are learning in a painful manner as the army that enjoyed the momentum escalator ride up are now decrying the elevator plunge lower... and the poster-child for this pain is Korea.
Following anxiety over new Chinese competition, and disappointing earnings from SK Hynix overnight, Korea's stock market has plunged 44% from its record highs in June (but remains up 27% YTD still)...
Triggering yet another circuit-breaker...
You didn’t pray hard enough
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