Chip Giants Face Cooling Trend; Asia Sinks as Markets Price In Shift in Fed Rate Hikes
Asian equity markets experienced a pullback early trading after heavyweight chip stocks gave back significant gains from Thursday’s rally. A gauge measuring Asian equities slipped by 1.1%, while South Korea’s tech-heavy Kospi index dropped over 3%. These regional declines occurred as Wall Street navigated a volatile session, highlighting investor unease regarding the sustainability of high valuations in technology giants.Technology Volatility Shapes US Market Performance
The S&P 500 finished flat, unable to sustain an earlier rally fueled by Micron Technology Inc. However, volatility persisted across the tech sector. Apple Inc. shares slid 6.1%...