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The SMH index has suffered a 5% plunge as fears of a memory cycle downturn mount, dragging down the broader tech sector. Despite the index-wide weakness, NVIDIA is finding specific support through a new $1.3 billion Amkor agreement and partner announcements at GTC Berlin. Meta faces separate headwinds from a $825 billion AI capex revelation, which has raised concerns about near-term free cash flow despite strong operating margins. Elon Musk has committed $366 million to the 2026 midterm elections, increasing the political stakes for his companies, SpaceX and Tesla. Concurrently, the Trump administration has intervened to reverse Starlink restrictions in Ukraine, demonstrating the direct link between private technology infrastructure and foreign policy outcomes. These developments underscore the growing influence of private capital on geopolitical stability.
Tech Selloff and Memory Cycle Fears
The SMH index has suffered a 5% plunge as fears of a memory cycle downturn mount, dragging down the broader tech sector. Despite the index-wide weakness, NVIDIA is finding specific support through a new $1.3 billion Amkor agreement and partner announcements at GTC Berlin. Meta faces separate headwinds from a $825 billion AI capex revelation, which has raised concerns about near-term free cash flow despite strong operating margins.
Elon Musk has committed $366 million to the 2026 midterm elections, increasing the political stakes for his companies, SpaceX and Tesla. Concurrently, the Trump administration has intervened to reverse Starlink restrictions in Ukraine, demonstrating the direct link between private technology infrastructure and foreign policy outcomes. These developments underscore the growing influence of private capital on geopolitical stability.