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Quantified news impact based on deduplicated, quality-reviewed events in a single 200-day window.

Average net impact+28weighted per event
Average gross impact34absolute weighted average
Events152same period
Confidence77%model average
Raw intensity64before weighting
Previous period0net impact
Gross changeInsufficient base
Diffusion speed0.8 / day
Concentration1%
Direction disagreement17%
Source independence97%28 sources
IMPACT TREND

200-day effective impact

Positive 118 · Negative 11 · Mixed 23

Current periodPrevious period
TIME HORIZON

Impact duration

Immediate4%187 cumulative effective impact
Short term34%1777 cumulative effective impact
Medium term48%2524 cumulative effective impact
Long term14%738 cumulative effective impact
CO-IMPACT

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EVENT EVIDENCE

Events ranked by effective impact

Page 14 of 16 · 151 events

Macro3
01
Macromixed

7.1-Magnitude Earthquake in Kumamoto Prompts Preventive Shutdowns at Semiconductor Plants, Sony Facility Halts

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan on July 28, 2026, forcing preventive shutdowns at multiple major semiconductor plants. Sony Semiconductor's Kumamoto Technology Center fully halted production and remains idle as damage assessments continue. TSMC's JASM plant also halted production for safety checks, while Renesas and Mitsubishi Electric are inspecting facilities. No casualties or structural damage have been reported. Industry estimates inspection periods of 3 to 7 days, with transportation disruptions in Kyushu also affecting component shipping. The power semiconductor market, already in a price hike cycle with two rounds of increases in the first half of 2026, may face further supply constraints.

Effective
0
Intensity
60
Confidence
80%
Horizon
Short term
02
Macromixed

China Bans Dual-Use Exports to 14 EU Firms Including Rheinmetall in Retaliation

China's Ministry of Commerce announced on July 27, 2026, a ban on shipments of dual-use materials to 14 EU companies, including German defense contractor Rheinmetall, Sindhauser Materials, and Italy's Lafat Group. The move retaliates against EU sanctions on 14 Chinese and Hong Kong firms over the Ukraine war. China has leveraged its rare earth dominance as a bargaining chip in recent disputes.

Effective
0
Intensity
40
Confidence
60%
Horizon
Medium term
03
Macromixed

India Approves 1.275 Trillion Rupee Semiconductor 2.0 Plan, Focus on Mature Nodes and Advanced Packaging as

India has approved a 1.275 trillion rupee ($13 billion) Semiconductor 2.0 incentive plan, shifting from tentative initial steps to a full ecosystem approach. The plan targets mature-node wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, and chip design, while expanding support to materials, equipment, and talent. Despite 19% annual demand growth, India imports 90-95% of its semiconductors. The funding is smaller than the US, EU, and Japan chip subsidies, and challenges remain in infrastructure and logistics.

Effective
0
Intensity
60
Confidence
70%
Horizon
Medium term
Industries2
01
Industriesmixed

China Starts Mass Production of DUV Lithography Machines; ASML Shares Hit New Low Since Early June

China has commenced mass production of deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a critical tool for semiconductor manufacturing. The development sent shares of Dutch lithography equipment maker ASML to their lowest level since early June, as investors assessed the potential impact on ASML's competitive position.

Effective
0
Intensity
75
Confidence
82%
Horizon
Medium term
02
Industriesmixed

NVIDIA Announces GPU Kit Price Hikes Across the Board Amid DRAM Surge and HBM Capacity Constraints

NVIDIA has notified partners of across-the-board GPU kit price increases from GDDR7 to GDDR6 series, driven by upstream DRAM price surges. Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron control over 90% of global DRAM. HBM3E costs about $300 per unit, and an H200 GPU needs at least six, making HBM far more profitable than GDDR. Suppliers prioritize HBM, squeezing consumer GDDR supply and raising prices. Graphics card makers face higher costs and thin margins. Phone, notebook, and tablet memory prices have also risen.

Effective
0
Intensity
70
Confidence
80%
Horizon
Short term
Companies5
01
Companiesmixed

DeepSeek Suspends Second Funding Round After Founder Liang Wenfeng's Remarks Leak; Valuation at About RMB 500

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has suspended its second funding round after founder Liang Wenfeng's remarks at a closed-door meeting on May 20 were leaked online. The company, valued at about RMB 500 billion, had raised US$7.4 billion in its first external round. Liang discussed purchasing potentially non-compliant processors and disclosed details on computing capacity and hardware gaps with US rivals, amid US investigations into DeepSeek's access to restricted chips.

Effective
0
Intensity
70
Confidence
60%
Horizon
Medium term
02
Companiesmixed

Qualcomm Posts Fiscal Third-Quarter 2026 Revenue of $9.95 Billion, Adjusted EPS $2.21

Qualcomm reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $2.21 on revenue of $9.95 billion. Net profit fell 25% to $2 billion. Mobile chip sales declined 20% to $5.1 billion, while automotive revenue rose to $1.59 billion. CEO Cristiano Amon announced a chip price increase effective September 1 to address rising costs. The company also completed its acquisition of AI software firm Modular.

Effective
0
Intensity
60
Confidence
80%
Horizon
Short term
03
Companiesmixed

BYD Confirms Direct Investment in ChangXin Memory A-Round; Wang Chuanfu Did Not Invest Personally

BYD responded that its chairman Wang Chuanfu did not personally invest in ChangXin Memory. All BYD investments are made directly by BYD Co. , Ltd. , which indirectly participated in ChangXin Memory's 15.65 billion yuan A-round in December 2020 through a fund. BYD holds a 15.5715% stake in the fund that owns 30% of ChangXin Memory. Wang Chuanfu holds 16.9% of BYD. ChangXin Memory listed on the STAR Market on July 27 with a market cap of 3.27 trillion yuan.

Effective
0
Intensity
30
Confidence
60%
Horizon
Short term
04
Companiesmixed

Samsung Electronics Considers Using Chinese DRAM in Smartphones to Cut Costs, Boost Shipments

Samsung Electronics is considering using cost-competitive Chinese-made DRAM chips in its entry-level and mid-range smartphones for the Chinese market. The move aims to lower manufacturing costs and increase shipments of affordable and mid-tier devices amid rising semiconductor prices driven by AI data center demand. This strategy exploits a market gap created by Chinese handset makers reducing output due to higher component costs, positioning Samsung to strengthen its foothold in China.

Effective
0
Intensity
60
Confidence
70%
Horizon
Short term
05
Companiesmixed

Changxin Technology Surges 465% on STAR Market Debut, Market Cap Over 3 Trillion Yuan; Yingren Technology

Changxin Technology surged 465% on its first day of trading on the STAR Market, achieving a market capitalization of over RMB 3 trillion. Separately, Yingren Technology filed a prospectus for a STAR Market IPO, aiming to raise RMB 3.233 billion. The company reported cumulative net losses of RMB 1.37 billion from 2023 to 2025, with revenue growing from RMB 358 million to RMB 1.034 billion over the period.

Effective
0
Intensity
60
Confidence
70%
Horizon
Medium term