Apple Suppliers Slide in Asia as Price Hike Fears Hit Tech Sector

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Amid growing concerns over the impact of price hikes on global supply chains, shares of Apple suppliers in Asia saw a notable decline as price increases rattled tech sentiment. According to reports, stocks of Taiwanese and South Korean suppliers fell on fears that tariffs or rising input costs could squeeze profit margins.

According to market data obtained via search, Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) fell 2% in Taipei, while other suppliers in South Korea and Japan also declined. The moves come after a week of gains in Asian tech indices, suggesting that trade policy fears are shaking investor confidence in the supply chain.

In the coming days, markets will focus on the Fed's Waller speech on June 22 and the upcoming Chinese PMI data. Investors also await Apple's quarterly results in July to assess the impact of price hikes on sales. According to the economic calendar, any escalation in trade tensions could add more pressure on suppliers.