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ASX to fall, US tech rout rattles markets

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Lin, L., & Miller, A. (2026, October 22). ASX to fall, US tech rout rattles markets. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-23/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-oct-23/107291840

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The ASX is expected to fall slightly in early trading after US tech stocks experienced significant drops overnight. Leading the decline was Meta Platforms Inc., despite reporting better-than-expected earnings, due to concerns over its AI investment strategy and costs. Additionally, oil prices reached a five-month high as Brent crude surpassed $113 per barrel following tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran and increased attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Written by AI on 2026-10-22, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

As of October 23, 2026, US tech stocks experienced significant declines due to investor concerns over the sustainability of substantial capital investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The Nasdaq Composite fell by 2.6%, its steepest drop since June 5, and the S&P 500 declined by 1.21%. This market downturn was led by Meta’s shares dropping nearly 7% despite raising projected spending for this year to $135 billion to $145 billion. Other major tech companies like Nvidia and Lam Research also saw their stock prices fall sharply, with the semiconductor index sinking over 6%, reflecting worries about high borrowing costs for AI infrastructure development and inflated stock valuations.

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Narrative

The Nasdaq Composite fell about 2.88%, while the S&P 500 dropped 1.4% Meta shares plunged about 8%, despite beating earnings expectations, after the Facebook parent outlined plans to raise more money to fund its AI investments. Chip-makers were also hit hard, with the semiconductor index sinking more than 6%, as investors questioned the sustainability of the AI spending boom.

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ASX to fall, US tech rout rattles markets · assertive framing

Claims (10 extracted, 2 hedged)

ASX set to fall as US tech stocks tumble, oil hits five-month high The ASX is set to fall after US tech stocks tumbled, led by Meta, as its plans to ramp up AI spending fuelled doubts about whether the investment will pay off. asserted

investment → set → doubts

Brent crude tops US$113 a barrel after further Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and concerns about a fresh escalation between the US and Iran. asserted

crude → top → US

Disclaimer: this blog is not intended as investment advice. asserted

blog → intend → advice

Choose what information you see below by using filters ASX set to fall, US tech stocks tumble Good morning, welcome to another day of market moves here on the blog. asserted

stocks → choose → blog

It looks like it could be a down start for the local share market. uncertain

it → look → market

Futures are down 0.2% as at 6.45AM AEDT, indicating the ASX 200 could post a modest fall. uncertain

ASX → indicate → fall

US technology stocks have tumbled as investors grow increasingly worried about the enormous cost of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, and whether it will pay off! asserted

it → tumble → boom

investors → fall → boom

Adding to market jitters, oil prices surged 4% to a five-month high, with Brent crude settling above $US113 a barrel. asserted

crude → add → US113

Stick with us, I'll be back with more shortly! asserted

I → stick → more