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Line chart of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index daily close from September 18 to October 16, 2026, with a bear market line.

Eight straight losses in the semiconductor index came as ASML and TSMC both reported record demand. The index closed lower on both reporting days, October 14 and October 15, despite the results. Streak length has not been a reliable timing signal: after 15 earlier runs of seven sessions or more, the median 20-session change was negative 0.2%. The bear market line is drawn at 80% of the June 22 record close.

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