US stocks declined for the third consecutive day, with the S&P 500 index dropping by 0.22% and the Nasdaq falling by 0.51%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, saw a slight increase of 0.08%.
Geopolitical tensions, particularly surrounding potential military actions in Iran, have overshadowed earlier hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut, causing traders to be hesitant in their investment decisions.
The semiconductor sector faced significant losses amid speculation that the US government may revoke special export waivers, negatively affecting major companies like Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing.
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