# commodity volatility
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Asian Equities Slammed: Nikkei Sinks Below 54,000 as KOSPI Plunges 7% and Trading Halts
On March 9, 2026, Asian markets endured a severe sell-off: Japan’s Nikkei fell beneath 54,000 and later lost about 7%, while South Korea’s KOSPI plunged roughly 7%, triggering futures circuit breakers. The move coincided with commodity weakness and rising Korean government yields, signalling a rapid repricing of risk across the region.
Companies Cash In as Gold and Silver Plunge — Luxury bricks, inventory sales and leveraged punts reveal fault lines
A sharp correction in gold and silver markets has driven corporates in Greater China to monetise physical holdings while leveraged investors rushed to buy the dip. High volatility has prompted exchange margin adjustments and revealed divergent strategies across companies, insiders and margin traders, with consequences for mining equities and commodity markets more broadly.