Chip stocks extended their sell-off on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data raised fears of further Federal Reserve rate hikes and higher borrowing costs, which could weigh on the AI trade. Long-dated bond yields rose before easing their gains. Nvidia (NVDA) closed down more than 3%, leading the sector lower after a chip sell-off that began earlier in the week, when Marvell Technology (MRVL) and SK Hynix (SKHY) fell on concerns about Chinese competition. CoreWeave (CRWV) dropped more than 16% after a chart of its bond yields circulated on social media, highlighting worries about its debt-heavy balance sheet and rising interest expense. Investors are now watching TSMC (TSM), which reports Thursday with profits expected to rise 60%, and ASML (ASML), which warned it may not fully meet demand in the coming years.
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NVDA
▼ Likely negativeNvidia
Relevance: high
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| Market cap | $5.2T |
| Close on 10/14/2026 | 221.30 |
| Change that session | -3.16% |
QQQ
▼ Likely negativeInvesco QQQ Trust
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/14/2026 | 728.95 |
| Change that session | -1.97% |
SPY
▼ Likely negativeSPDR S&P 500 ETF
Relevance: medium
| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/14/2026 | 769.60 |
| Change that session | -1.08% |
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