TSMC stock price slips from highs as rates and China chip approvals keep traders cautious
Taipei, Feb 1, 2026, 06:52 GMT+8 — Market closed
- TSMC’s shares listed in the U.S. dropped 2.7% on Friday. In Taipei, shares also slipped as chip stocks lost momentum heading into the weekend.
- Rate jitters return, alongside China’s changing approach to high-end AI chip imports, as key issues for the week ahead.
- Investors are focused on U.S. jobs data due Feb. 6, with TSMC’s January sales report set for Feb. 10.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (2330.TW) shares closed lower on Friday. As trading resumes Monday, investors are balancing concerns over interest rates with new signs that AI spending remains strong.
The pullback is significant since TSMC holds a critical position in the AI supply chain….
