SKN | Asia Markets Plunge on August 19, 2026 as South Korea Falls 5.80% and Japan Drops 3.16%
Market Reviews Asian markets closed broadly lower on August 19, 2026, as sharp selling returned across Northeast Asia and mainland China. South Korea recorded the steepest decline among the region’s major benchmarks, followed by Japan and China. India and Australia also finished lower, while Hong Kong managed to hold slightly above Tuesday’s closing level. The session marked […]