South Korea’s 8% KOSPI decline and circuit-breaker activation signal acute risk aversion and potentially forced selling, amplifying concerns about regional equity-market volatility. Higher yields generally pressure growth stocks and other long-duration assets through higher discount rates, while tighter financial conditions can weigh on valuations and economic activity.
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