USD is trading at $81.99 (-3.03%) as hotter-than-expected September CPI—3.7% annually—boosted inflation and interest-rate concerns, pressuring technology shares.
- Semiconductor stocks faced additional selling amid fears Chinese chipmaker CXMT’s memory-chip progress could intensify competition and weigh on pricing.
- TSMC earnings are scheduled for October 15, but were not a confirmed October 14 after-hours catalyst.