SMH is trading at $556.09, down 1.53%, as hotter-than-expected inflation and rising rate concerns pressure technology stocks. - The move extends a semiconductor selloff amid concerns about Chinese competitor CXMT’s denser DRAM design and potential future memory pricing pressure. - TSMC’s earnings are scheduled before the October 15 open; no confirmed October 14 after-hours results were reported. - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell, indicating broader risk-off pressure.