Global stock markets are facing a historic collapse, erasing over $10 trillion in value from their 2026 peaks. South Korea has plunged 40%, losing $2.96 trillion, while Indonesia dropped 33%, wiping $282 billion. Qatar fell 25%, erasing $54 billion, and Turkey slid 24%, losing $149 billion. China has declined 20%, cutting $2.78 trillion, and Hong Kong slipped 18.5%, losing $1.37 trillion. India has dropped 14%, wiping $839 billion, while Japan fell 13.5%, erasing $1.38 trillion.
This synchronized global downturn reflects deep investor anxiety over slowing growth, rising interest rates, and geopolitical tensions. The sheer scale of losses highlights how fragile sentiment has become, with Asian markets leading the decline. South Korea and China alone account for more than half the total erosion, underscoring their weight in global equities.
India’s 14% fall, though smaller than peers, still represents a massive $839 billion wipeout, showing that no major market has been spared. Japan’s 13.5% decline adds another $1.38 trillion to the global rout. With trillions lost, confidence is shaken, and investors are bracing for further volatility.
