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Semiconductor Trade Risks Cooling, Threatening US Stocks Rally

Published Wednesday, May 13, 2026 · Updated May 13

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The semiconductor trade is showing signs of potentially cooling, which could threaten the ongoing rally in US stocks. This comes after the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index surged 64 percent since late March, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's nearly 17 percent gain, raising concerns about an overheated market.

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  • Since the end of March, the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index has soared 64 per cent, compared to a nearly 17 per cent gain for the S&P 500 U.S. equity benchmark.

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    This analysis examines the potential for a cooling in the semiconductor trade and its implications for the US stock market rally, driven by concerns over an overheated market.

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