Memory Chip Frenzy Grips Asia | The China Show 5/27/2026
Speakers
Anthony Stevens
— Bloomberg Market Producer
Dan Heyler
— Senior Analyst, IFM Asset Management
Gigi Luk
— CIO, Hedge Fund Allocator
Summary
The episode covers the AI-driven memory chip frenzy, with SK Hynix joining the $1 trillion club and Micron surging. Samsung averts a strike with a wage deal. The RBNZ turns hawkish, signaling potential rate hikes. China restricts travel for AI talent and clamps down on cross-border trading. Interviews include Dan Heyler on semiconductor supply chain and David Rubenstein on market outlook.
- SK Hynix reaches $1 trillion market cap amid AI memory demand.
- Samsung union approves wage deal, averting a strike.
- Micron surges 20% on UBS double-price call and Huawei news.
- China restricts travel for AI talent at top firms.
- RBNZ holds rates but signals future hikes, split vote.
- European business sentiment in China stabilizes but regulatory uncertainty remains.
- Chiplet packaging and semiconductor supply chain highlighted as next growth area.
- Fed credibility concerns rise as inflation expectations unanchor.
Trade Ideas
Micron upside is conservative
Micron's price surge of 20% is conservative given the insatiable AI memory demand and the read-through to other memory makers like Samsung and SK Hynix. The stock has significant further upside as the AI infrastructure buildout continues.
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Speakers: Anthony Stevens · Tickers: MU