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- 1SK Hynix falls 10% as Asia tech rout deepens▼SK Hynix shares plunge 10% amid Asia tech rout as Fed rate hike fears, AI funding worries mount
SK Hynix shares dropped 10% as a broad selloff swept Asian technology stocks. Investors were rattled by fears of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes and growing concerns about the durability of AI-related funding, with chipmakers and other AI-linked firms bearing the brunt of the losses. The slide highlights how sensitive the region's tech sector has become to US monetary policy and doubts over the pace of AI investment.
- 2Chip stocks crash worldwide on AI jitters and China competition▼Arjun Kharpal and Lee Ying Shan report chip stocks are crashing as AI jitters and rising Chinese competition trigger a g
CNBC journalists Arjun Kharpal and Lee Ying Shan report that semiconductor stocks are crashing globally as doubts about AI spending and rising Chinese competition trigger a tech sell-off. Major chipmakers across the US, Asia and Europe, including Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung, are seeing sharp share-price declines, with investors reassessing valuations across the sector.
- 3SK Hynix and SoftBank shares plunge amid Asian chip stock selloff●SK Hynix, SoftBank shares plunge as tech stocks in Asia track Wall Street chip sell-off
Shares in SK Hynix and SoftBank fell sharply as technology stocks across Asia tracked a Wall Street selloff in semiconductor companies. The decline hit major chip and tech names across the region, extending losses that began in US trading, as investors reassessed valuations in the semiconductor sector.
- 4Asia stocks rise as chip selloff eases, eyes on US CPI●Asia shares edge up as chip selloff eases; US CPI awaited
Asian shares edged higher after a recent selloff in semiconductor stocks showed signs of easing. Investors across the region were cautious but broadly positive, holding out for the latest US consumer price index figures, which could shape expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Chipmakers, key drivers of Asian markets, steadied after recent losses.
- 5Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan drive Central Asian startup boom▼Central Asian tech boom: How Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan unlocking startup growth
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are seeing rapid growth in their startup sectors, positioning Central Asia as an emerging technology hub. Reporters are highlighting how government support, a young population, and expanding digital infrastructure in both countries are unlocking new opportunities for entrepreneurs and attracting attention from regional and international investors.