POSSIBLE CYBER ATTACK

 GLOBAL MARKETS ALERT — 2:15 PM ET

Major semiconductor firms, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), report temporary shutdowns of key facilities due to cyber disruptions of industrial control systems.

The Dow has dropped 1,200 points. Tech stocks are down sharply.

U.S. manufacturers warn of immediate supply chain disruptions affecting defense systems, automobiles, and consumer electronics.

Cybersecurity analysts say the attack bears “hallmarks consistent with prior Chinese state-linked operations,” though attribution remains unconfirmed.

White House statement pending.