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US Chip and Industrial Stocks Rally as China Eases Export Curbs
Beijing's move to restart shipments of gallium, germanium, and rare earths signals a potential thaw in trade tensions and eases critical supply chain pressures.
US Airlines Face Mounting Delays as Shutdown Cripples Air Traffic Control
Staffing shortages among unpaid air traffic controllers are causing widespread flight disruptions, creating significant operational headwinds for the sector.
Automotive Sector Gets Reprieve as Key Chip Shipments Resume
White House expected to announce Nexperia's China facilities will restart shipments, easing a critical bottleneck that has hampered global auto production.
US Automakers Face New Chip Crisis as Geopolitical Spat Halts Exports
Stellantis, Ford, and GM are bracing for production disruptions after a dispute over chipmaker Nexperia choked off a key supply of semiconductors from China.
Taiwan's AI-Fueled Economic Surge Signals Continued Boom for Chip Sector
Upwardly revised GDP growth, driven by soaring demand for advanced AI chips, underscores the robust health of the global technology supply chain.
Communications Sector Slips as Powell Tempers Rate Cut Hopes
Fed Chair's hawkish tone on a December pause sparks risk aversion, hitting rate-sensitive media and telecom stocks particularly hard.
Airlines Sound Alarm as Shutdown Strains US Air Travel System
Carriers including Delta, United, and American pressure Washington, citing risks from unpaid air traffic controllers and growing operational strain.
US Farm Stocks Rally as China Commits to Major Soybean Purchase
Deal for 12 million metric tons boosts grain giants like ADM and Bunge, signaling a potential thaw in U.S.-China trade relations.