Chip War's New Players: ASML and SK Hynix's Decline Sparks Market Attention

Midday's most active stocks include ASML and SK Hynix. ASML shares fell 4.2%, driven by weakening demand for its critical EUV machines. SK Hynix also declined 3.5%, reflecting intensifying competition with Samsung. SAP rose 2.8%, maintaining its leadership. Forte Bio and Brown-Forman also showed sector movement.

The deepening chip crisis is reshaping global supply chains. ASML's decline fuels concerns about the semiconductor industry's future. SK Hynix's fall indicates heightened competition in Asia. Markets are concerned this could negatively impact major players like Samsung and TSMC in the long term.