South Korea and Taiwan have soared on AI semiconductor demand, but extreme market concentration in a few chipmakers raises vulnerability. Barclays suggests Japan offers better risk-reward with diversified AI exposure.
Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 2% as government debt yields surged past 5.18%, tracking broader Asia-Pacific declines led by South Korea's 6% rout.
Indosuez Wealth Management turns underweight on Nikkei 225, citing recent strong run. Key takeaways for investors.