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Chip Sector Hit by $1 Trillion Sell-Off; TSMC Loses Nearly NT$4 Trillion

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The market value of 20 major chip companies has dropped by over $1 trillion in three days due to investor anxiety.
  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has seen its market capitalization decrease by nearly 4 trillion New Taiwan dollars.
  • The sell-off has impacted global chip stocks, with Nvidia's market value also significantly reduced.

Global chip stocks are experiencing a significant downturn, with the market value of 20 major semiconductor companies plummeting by over $1 trillion in just three days. This widespread sell-off is driven by mounting investor anxiety across the sector.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a key player in the global chip industry, has been particularly affected. Its market capitalization has shrunk by nearly 4 trillion New Taiwan dollars amid the market turmoil. The company's stock performance reflects the broader concerns impacting the semiconductor industry.

Other leading chip firms have also faced substantial losses. Nvidia, a prominent graphics processing unit (GPU) designer, has seen its market value decrease significantly since the close of trading last Friday. The ongoing investor unease suggests a period of volatility for the semiconductor market.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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