Shares of Texas Instruments dropped sharply by 6.5% after the Chinese semiconductor industry association issued an urgent notice regarding the origin of imported chips. This announcement, directly related to customs regulations, has significant consequences for semiconductor giants such as Texas Instruments and Intel, particularly their operations in China.

Yesterday's trading session in Asia underscored how geopolitical and economic events can significantly influence the market. In an environment filled with dynamic headlines, investors and analysts closely monitor central bank decisions, China’s technological surge, and Japan’s impressive GDP performance—all set against a backdrop of complex geopolitical tensions among the United States, Europe, Russia, and Ukraine.