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Part of US-China tensions are affecting business operations in China, stemming from the broader geopolitical issues.

How could US policy uncertainty affect Nvidia's market sentiment and stock performance?

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US policy uncertainty may dampen Nvidia's market sentiment in Asia US policy actions, such as the Trump administration's move to suspend several tech companies, including Microsoft, from sponsoring workers for permanent U.S. residency, have weighed on market sentiment. This uncertainty contributes to a broader selloff in the Asian tech sector. Specifically, artificial intelligence- and chip-related stocks declined in Hong Kong, tracking the selloff in the U.S. as concerns over the sustainability of AI infrastructure spending resurfaced. As a leading provider of AI chips, Nvidia is highly exposed to this sector-wide sentiment decline.

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  • Maybank analysts noted the Trump administration's move to suspend several tech companies, including Microsoft, from sponsoring workers for permanent U.S. residency weighed on sentiment.morningstar.com
  • Artificial intelligence- and chip-related stocks declined in Hong Kong, tracking the selloff in the U.S. as concerns over the sustainability of AI infrastructure spending resurfaced.morningstar.com
  • China's Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.2% on Friday in Asia.morningstar.com

Why it matters

As a global leader in AI and high-performance computing chips, Nvidia's valuation is intrinsically tied to the health and confidence of the global technology sector. Any perceived instability stemming from US policy or geopolitical tensions can immediately translate into reduced investor confidence and downward pressure on stock prices, particularly in Asian markets where tech stocks are highly sensitive to sentiment.

The reports show that this sensitivity is not isolated; specific semiconductor stocks, such as Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor, slumped 6.5% in Shanghai, demonstrating how quickly policy-driven uncertainty can trigger sharp declines across the chip industry.

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  • Will the US government clarify its stance on tech company residency and sponsorship programs?
  • How will the market react if geopolitical tensions escalate beyond the Strait of Hormuz?

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The US administration issues clear guidance on tech company immigration policies.This could stabilize market sentiment, potentially mitigating the downward pressure on chip stocks like Nvidia.
Geopolitical tensions escalate, leading to new export restrictions on advanced AI chips.This would create a strong, direct operational risk for Nvidia, potentially forcing it to limit sales in key Asian markets.

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