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Report warns U.S., allies AI chip edge could fade in 5 to 10 years if China keeps getting immersion DUV tools

A U.S. AI and semiconductor policy research group warned that if exports of advanced immersion deep ultraviolet lithography tools to China continue, the AI chip competitiveness of the United States and its allies could weaken or disappear within 5 to 10 years. The report said advanced manufacturing equipment is essential for producing competitive AI chips and urged tightening export controls on high-end immersion DUV tools, limiting approvals under licensing rules and preventing China from acquiring equipment via third countries.

Crypto

Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix slump puts bitcoin on edge; what markets are watching

A sharp fall in shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix is emerging as an early risk signal for bitcoin, as the cryptocurrency has recently shown a high correlation with AI-linked tech stocks. The selloff pushed South Korea’s KOSPI to a three-month low and spread to U.S.-listed SK Hynix shares and the Nasdaq 100. Markets are watching upcoming earnings and signs of whether AI investment expectations are weakening or risk aversion is deepening.

Finance

Korean stocks may rebound after Black Tuesday; brokers see leaders regaining strength

South Korean shares plunged more than 10 percent in a day, prompting brokerage analysts to flag a higher chance of a short-term rebound after an outsized drop. They said the selloff likely reflected position unwinds in semiconductors and leverage products amid thin liquidity rather than a new recession signal. Analysts cautioned against reading an initial bounce as a trend reversal, urging investors to watch foreign flows, the won-dollar rate and corporate earnings.