Major Asian indices fell on July 2, led by a 2.7 percent drop in South Korea’s Kospi and declines of 6.2-7.7 percent in Samsung and SK Hynix shares. Foreign investors sold Asian equities at the fastest pace in at least 16 years during the first half of 2026. Brent crude reached four-month lows near $71 while Meta shares rose 8.8 percent overnight.