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Chip Stock Selloff Deepens in Asia, Extends to Europe and US
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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Chip stocks are experiencing a global selloff triggered by hotter US inflation data that raised interest rate hike expectations, adding pressure on debt-fueled AI investments. Despite strong earnings from key players like TSMC and ASML, concerns about rising borrowing costs and intensified competition, particularly from Chinese firms, have shaken investor confidence.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.
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You need to reassess your funding plans for AI projects as higher interest rates raise debt costs sharply. The global chip market just became more volatile with Chinese advancements disrupting traditional leaders.
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