Semiconductor prices plummet, Samsung loses $200 billion.

Conflicts between the US, Israel, and Iran have shaken the global semiconductor industry, with Samsung and SK Hynix's market capitalization wiping out $200 billion in a single trading session.

Tensions in the Middle East have put semiconductor stocks under significant selling pressure.

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix lost over $200 billion in market capitalization in a single trading session.

The main reason is the risk of disruption to the supply of helium and bromine for chip production.

Qatar supplies more than one-third of the world's helium, while Israel and Jordan account for two-thirds of the bromine.

Helium from the Middle East is mainly transported through the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently very unstable.

Rising energy prices are also driving up the operating costs of AI data centers.

Samsung and SK Hynix's HBM memory chips are crucial components for AI systems.

If the conflict continues, demand for chips could decline, putting significant pressure on the entire industry.

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