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Semis might not have 'won' just yet (SMH:NASDAQ)
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Semiconductor stocks may face further headwinds as a strengthening South Korean won against the U.S. dollar could negatively affect their market performance, based on analysis by Michael Kramer from Mott Capital Management.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.
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A stronger South Korean won is squeezing semiconductor earnings, pushing you to hedge currency risks or seek clients less exposed to exchange moves this week.
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