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A coordinated sell-off across Asian and US tech markets has accelerated following reports of potential US curbs on AI data center expansion. The Nasdaq 100 fell over 5%, its steepest decline since 2020, as investors reassess the sustainability of massive AI capital expenditures. This shift signals a move from growth-at-all-costs to profitability concerns, pressuring high-multiple tech stocks and semiconductor supply chains.
Global Tech Selloff and AI Capex Reassessment
A coordinated sell-off across Asian and US tech markets has accelerated following reports of potential US curbs on AI data center expansion. The Nasdaq 100 fell over 5%, its steepest decline since 2020, as investors reassess the sustainability of massive AI capital expenditures. This shift signals a move from growth-at-all-costs to profitability concerns, pressuring high-multiple tech stocks and semiconductor supply chains.