A key index of major chipmakers including Nvidia and Broadcom has fallen 20% from its June peak. Investors are concerned about rising interest rates, stretched valuations, and the high cost of AI infrastructure. CoreWeave bonds have slid to distressed levels, and the company's chief described market sentiment as 'irrational'.

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