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Last night saw clear selling pressure in the US stocks, with QQQ dropping -2.87% and SPY falling by -0.71%. But what to watch most closely on ETF Radar is not 'how much they fell', but whether the semiconductor sector trend has been interrupted.

The main lines remain unchanged today, still focusing on two fronts: one driven by capital expenditures in semiconductors due to AI, and the other on higher interest rates lasting longer, which is beneficial for banks.

Main Thesis: Chips Fell First, but the Main Trend Remains Intact

What happened? Semiconductor ETFs saw significant declines last night, with SOXX down -8.04% and SMH down -7.36%. At first glance, it appeared to be a sudden withdrawal of funds, but the new inputs do not indicate weakening demand; rather, they show that cloud giants are continuing to invest heavily in computing power. For instance, Google provided a $3.2 billion guarantee for the Lake Mariner project, essentially pre-ordering future computing capacity.

Why does this affect ETFs? To put it plainly, semiconductor stocks have risen recently not just due to market sentiment but also because major clients are expanding their AI infrastructure. Capital expenditures refer to companies spending large sums on equipment and building data centers. In simpler terms, they are reserving the necessary resources in advance. As long as this money continues to flow upstream, there will still be orders supporting the semiconductor, equipment, and server supply chains. The drop last night was more of a risk-off across the board, not indicating that this demand chain has suddenly disappeared. As G shows, SMH is still up 7.52% over 20 days, and SOXX is up 12.10%, indicating that the main trend in the past month remains intact, though the short-term market temporarily disagrees.

In terms of ETF judgment, the ETF Radar model remains positive on SMH, with signals being consistent. The reason is straightforward: there are new project commitments on the demand side, while supply-side increases cannot happen quickly in the short term. To put it simply, orders are still increasing, but production capacity cannot be doubled overnight, which is typically positive for upstream segments. Correspondingly, the model readings also point to a positive outlook for SOXX, with multiple pieces of evidence moving in the same direction. It fell more last night, but this appears more like an amplification within high-volatility sectors during a broader market pullback rather than a reversal of fundamental logic. In plain terms, the car is still moving forward, but there's suddenly a big pothole on the road.

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Additionally, KRE remains positively biased on the ETF Radar with more consistent signals, primarily due to a hawkish Federal Reserve stance. A hawkish approach means that interest rates are likely to remain higher for longer. In simpler terms, bank lending spreads are better supported, making regional banks relatively. The data for KBE is also positive and more focused, aligning with the same banking theme as KRE; both saw increases of +2.53% and +2.72% respectively on 1d, serving as a validation of the system's judgment. As for VGIT, the model has a negative bias towards it due to multiple consistent pieces of evidence. VGIT is an intermediate-term US Treasury fund. In plain terms, if interest rates do not fall, bond prices are typically under more pressure.

Focus on this today: Semiconductors fell sharply last night, but the main trend as seen by ETF Radar has not been broken. Banks continue to be supported by the high-interest-rate narrative. Again, please note that the above is a directional prediction from a system-based quantitative model for general markets and does not constitute personalized investment advice; consult a licensed investment advisor before investing.