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Wall Street's shift away from AI stocks continues, with Asian chip makers also declining amid concerns over Chinese competition, according to Reuters. South Korea's KOSPI hit its lowest point since mid-April as chipmakers slumped, per Reuters. The Guardian adds that Samsung and SK Hynix fell over 10%, dragging the index down 11.5%. US chip stocks also dropped, while Apple rose to briefly become the second $5 trillion company. Analysts cited worries about China's mass production of homegrown deep ultraviolet (DUV) chip-making tools, as reported by The Guardian. AP notes oil prices are easing.
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Wall Street's shift away from AI stocks continues, with Asian chip makers also declining amid concerns over Chinese competition, according to Reuters. South Korea's KOSPI hit its lowest point since mid-April as chipmakers slumped, per Reuters. The Guardian adds that Samsung and SK Hynix fell over 10%, dragging the index down 11.5%. US chip stocks also dropped, while Apple rose to briefly become the second $5 trillion company. Analysts cited worries about China's mass production of homegrown deep ultraviolet (DUV) chip-making tools, as reported by The Guardian. AP notes oil prices are easing.
China's CXMT made a blockbuster debut on Shanghai's Star Market, with shares surging over 470% according to BBC News. The memory chipmaker's valuation reached approximately $487 billion, making it mainland China's most valuable listed company. BBC News additionally reports this surge occurred despite a global tech sell-off and that only 7% of shares were initially available for trading. The IPO proceeds will fund chip production and R&D. The strong performance offers some relief to Chinese officials managing a recent stock market slump, as noted by BBC News.
Australian households face potential interest rate hike and petrol prices exceeding $2 a litre, according to The Guardian. Economists warn escalating Middle East tensions have pushed global oil above $100 a barrel, with fuel costs already rising. The Guardian reports unleaded prices reached $1.80 a litre, nearing $2 as tax relief ends. Financial Times notes investors are increasing bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike following the oil surge. The Guardian additionally states the Reserve Bank of Australia may raise rates in August.