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PREMIUMAsia Technology Selloff Has Not Broken AI Investment Cycle, J.P. Morgan Says

By Steven Tech4 min read

Singapore, 6 August 2026 – The sharp retreat in Asian technology stocks has not derailed the broader artificial intelligence investment cycle, according to J.P. Morgan, even as falling valuations and heavy losses in semiconductor shares test investor confidence.

The correction reflects a widening gap between long-term demand for AI infrastructure and the price investors are willing to pay for companies exposed to that growth. Concerns over capital expenditure, crowded market positions and the time required to generate returns from AI have triggered substantial selling across Japan, South Korea and other regional markets.

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  • Steven is a writer focused on science and technology, with a keen eye on artificial intelligence, emerging software trends, and the innovations shaping our digital future.