Major stock indexes fell Friday to wrap up a losing week, largely led by chipmakers.

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traders

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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:27:32 GMT · 2h 31m ago

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Why

Traders grew concerned about mounting AI threats from China and renewed fighting in the Middle East.

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Chipmakers experienced a rout, leading to a losing week for major stock indexes. Concerns over AI threats from China and Middle East conflict contributed to market declines.

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https://nypost.com/2026/07/17/business/stocks-skid-to-losing-week-as-chinese-ai-fears-fuel-chipmaker-rout/
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