Wall Street’s chip trade unravels as semiconductors jolt markets
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The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 21% in July, its worst month since 2008, with persistent 2%+ intraday swings across all sessions and a 23% drawdown from late-June highs. All 30 constituents fell, over half down more than 25%, erasing roughly $2.2T in market cap. The breadth and volatility signal a sharp risk-off repricing in semiconductors, pressuring growth equity sentiment broadly.
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The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) sank 21% in July, marking its worst monthly performance since October 2008. Volatility spiked as well: all 22 trading sessions in the month saw intraday swings of at least 2%, the first time that has happened since 2020. By the end of July, the index was down 23% from its record high on June 22. All 30 constituents posted declines, with more than half falling over 25%. The sector shed about $2.2 trillion in market value over the month.
