Asian Markets Experience Sharp Tech-Led Sell-off, Triggering Trading Halts and Global Caution

Asian markets, particularly South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei index, experienced a significant tech-led sell-off on Friday, June 27th. The Kospi plunged by approximately 5.81%, triggering an intraday trading halt, while the Nikkei fell 4.15%. This widespread international weakness, coupled with a technology sell-off in US futures, is anticipated to create a highly cautious sentiment for the upcoming Monday's Asian open and subsequent Wall Street trading sessions.