Stock Track | Western Digital Plunges 5.04% in Pre-Market Amid Extended Chip Sector Selloff and Inflation Worries

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Western Digital's stock plummeted 5.04% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, reflecting a sharp downturn for the data storage company as part of a broader retreat in semiconductor and technology shares.

The decline is attributed to an extended selloff in the chip sector, with investors pulling back from richly valued semiconductor stocks that have helped drive U.S. equities to record highs this year. Memory chip and data storage companies like Western Digital are taking a hit after surging in recent weeks.

Persistent inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are also weighing on market sentiment. Despite a slight pullback in oil prices and a pause in Treasury losses, fears remain that elevated inflation could lead to tighter monetary policy from central banks. Higher Treasury yields tend to pressure technology and growth stocks like Western Digital, as their valuations rely heavily on potential future profits.

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