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Daily Markets Update: Tech Rout Hammers Global Markets as Micron Earnings Loom

  The TSX slipped below 35,000, the Nasdaq shed more than 2%, and South Korea's chip-heavy KOSPI cratered 10% — all before Wall Street's eyes shift to Micron Technology's pivotal earnings report after today's close. Market Snapshot (June 23 Close & June 24 Early Signals) Index / Asset Level Change S&P/TSX Composite 34,927 ▼ 0.2% S&P 500 7,365.46 ▼ 1.44% Nasdaq Composite 25,587.04 ▼ 2.21% Dow Jones Industrial Avg. 51,666.84 ▼ 0.09% KOSPI (South Korea) — ▼ 9.99% Stoxx 600 (Europe) — ▼ ~1.0% WTI Crude Oil $72.06 / bbl ▼ 1.6% Brent Crude $75.86 / bbl ▼ 1.6% Gold (futures) $4,082.20 / oz ▼ 1.62% Silver (futures) $61.49 / oz ▼ 1.65% June 23 official closes. June 24 intraday/futures data where noted. All figures in USD unless stated. 🇨🇦 Canada: TSX Falls Below 35,000 The S&P/TSX Composite Index lost ground for the second consecutive session Tuesday, falling 0.2% to close at 34,927 — a retreat below the closely watched 35,000 mark. The selloff was broad-based...
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Tech Relief: U.S. Exempts Electronics from Latest Tariffs

In a significant move, the U.S. government has decided to exempt smartphones, computers, and other electronics from its latest round of tariffs. This decision, announced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, provides much-needed relief to major technology firms like Apple and Dell Technologies, as well as chip manufacturers such as Nvidia.

The exemptions cover 20 product categories, including laptops, hard drives, memory chips, and flat-panel monitors. These items, primarily imported from China, will no longer be subject to the steep 125% reciprocal tariffs or the 10% baseline tariffs on imports from other countries. This move is expected to ease the financial burden on consumers and tech companies alike, especially as many of these products are not manufactured domestically.

Analysts have hailed the decision as a positive step for the tech industry, which has been grappling with uncertainties due to ongoing trade tensions. Dan Ives, a Wedbush Securities analyst, described the announcement as "bullish news" for tech investors. 

The exemptions reflect an awareness of the potential impact of tariffs on inflation-weary consumers and the broader economy. While the trade war between the U.S. and China continues, this decision offers a temporary reprieve for the tech sector. 



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