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Decade-High Margin Levels in Asia Help Explain Selling Intensity

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High margin debt levels in Asia may be contributing to the recent selloff in Asian shares, particularly following a decline in precious metals.

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The highest levels of margin debt used to buy stocks since the global financial crisis offers a clue as to why Asian shares tumbled following a selloff in precious metals.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on February 2, 2026.
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