New York's Nasdaq composite index experienced a momentary rise at opening on Thursday, before retreating more than 1% by midday eastern time – marking its most significant drop since December of last year. The decline followed intense discourse among US presidential candidates regarding semiconductor access and the implications for market stability.
Chipmakers found themselves in a state of flux on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq decreasing by 2.8%, after Bloomberg reported potential limits to Chinese semiconductor technology acquisitions under consideration within the Biden administration. The political landscape became further charged when Donald Trump suggested that Taiwan, renowned for its chipmaking industry and central to global semiconductor production, should independently finance its defense – amidst escalating concerns about a possible Chinese encroachment or blockade.
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