Chip Stocks Down on Momentum and Not CPI, Bokeh's Forrest Says

Bloomberg Markets and Finance | May 12, 2026 at 05:01 PM UTC
Neutral 80% Confidence
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Key Points

  • Semiconductor stock slide is primarily due to a natural pause in momentum and exhausted buyers, not the CPI print.
  • AI development is still in its very early stages, with significant long-term growth potential ahead.
  • US-China relations are walking a 'narrow line' regarding AI and chip technology, especially concerning military applications.
  • More discernment is expected in AI investments, moving beyond initial 'winners' like Nvidia and OpenAI.

AI Summary

Kim Forrest of Bokeh Capital Partners attributes the recent slide in semiconductor stocks to a natural pause after significant gains, rather than the latest CPI report. She maintains a bullish long-term outlook for AI development, comparing it to the 'bottom of the second inning,' and anticipates more market discernment. Forrest also highlights the ongoing US-China tensions over critical tech, particularly concerning AI and chip technology for military applications.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Neutral 80%
Consensus Neutral 80%