TSMC is trading 3.24% down at BRL 262.65 amid a global semiconductor sell-off. - Reuters linked broader pressure to hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation, higher interest-rate expectations and concerns about AI-related stocks; chip shares were weak across Asian markets. - TSMC reported record quarterly profit and stronger-than-expected guidance on October 15. Available evidence points to sector and macro pressure rather than a negative company-specific earnings catalyst.