SEMI.AS is trading at $15.41 (-9.91%) following fears that a Democratic midterm sweep could lead to tighter scrutiny of data-center construction, potentially slowing the AI infrastructure buildout that drives chip demand.
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 12.25%, weighed down by the policy outlook and a weak handset-chip forecast from Qualcomm.
- Global pressure extended into Asian markets on November 6 as investors reassessed the long-term AI investment landscape.