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Sign InAmid rising pressure on the global technology sector, markets witnessed a wave of deleveraging driven by high leverage ratios. The AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness reportedly offloaded its entire public equity book to Citadel following a severe tech rout. This move highlights the significant exposure and vulnerability within the sector, which has faced intense selling pressure according to analyst reports.
Parallel to the hedge fund volatility, Asian monetary authorities moved to stabilize currency and equity markets. The Japanese Ministry of Finance intervened in the FX market, successfully pushing the USD/JPY pair down from 163 to 159. Conversely, Asian chip and tech stocks showed resilience, with South Korea's KOSPI index leading a recovery by rising 18% in an extraordinary week, providing a temporary floor for the sector.
Looking ahead, traders are monitoring the stability of the Yen following the official intervention, especially as current numeric price levels remain unavailable in the latest data snapshot. According to the economic calendar, the US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 3.75% on July 29, 2026, leaving markets focused on upcoming catalysts that could shift risk appetite within the technology landscape.