SMH.L is trading at $101.94 (-3.74%) as hotter-than-expected September CPI revived fears of higher-for-longer rates, pressuring growth and technology shares.

  • Semiconductor and AI shares faced further selling as Asian chip stocks tumbled and investors questioned AI financing costs.
  • TSMC shares fell despite record quarterly profits.
  • The broader chip selloff persisted as U.S. stocks recovered from early losses on October 15.