FTXL is trading at $222.24 (-3.88%) as hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation reported October 14 intensified concerns about higher-for-longer interest rates, pressuring rate-sensitive technology and AI stocks. - On October 15, the selloff spread across Asia, with South Korea’s KOSPI down 8% and semiconductor-heavy markets under pressure. - Semiconductor losses extended into a sixth session. ASML’s strong results and raised forecast offered a counterpoint but did not offset broad risk aversion.