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Oil Shock + Asian Stock Crash = US Market Pain Coming? Scandal in Singapore!
By 1M65  •  July 21, 2026
Middle East Oil Shock + Asia Stock Crash! How Long can the US Market Hold? The Asian stock markets have been hit by another wave of selling, with South Korea suffering a sharp decline as semiconductor giants Samsung and SK Hynix tumbled. Behind the headlines is an even bigger story—millions of investors using leverage to chase the AI boom are now facing devastating losses as markets reverse. In this video, I explain why leveraged investing can be extremely dangerous, especially when everyone believes prices can only go higher. We'll examine what is happening in South Korea, why Japan could be next as its market reopens, and what lessons every long-term investor should learn from this sell-off. I'll also discuss the latest geopolitical developments after the Houthis announced a naval blockade targeting Saudi Arabia, threatening another major disruption to global oil supplies. If energy prices remain elevated, inflation and market volatility could become even bigger concerns for investors worldwide. Topics covered: Why South Korea's stock market crashed The dangers of leveraged ETFs and margin investing Why Japanese markets could face further pressure The AI semiconductor sell-off Houthis' blockade and the impact on oil prices What investors should do during periods of extreme volatility As always, I'll separate the headlines from the facts and explain what these developments could mean for your investment portfolio. #Hashtags #StockMarket #SouthKorea #Japan #Kospi #Nikkei #Investing #Leverage #ETF #Samsung #SKHynix #AI #Semiconductors #Oil #Houthis #Inflation #MarketCrash #Finance #1M65...
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Loo founded the Non-Profit 1M65 Movement and was one of the few non-civil servants to receive the Public Sector Transformation Award in 2018 for his 1M65 efforts. Kate, Loo’s daughter, is a 19-year-old finance guru wannabe. If you’d like to hear more from Loo and Kate on Personal Finance, please join the 1M65 Telegram Discussion Group or watch their entertaining Youtube channel.
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