Foxconn growth slows, sparks AI, iPhone demand concerns

Foxconn, a key supplier for Apple and Nvidia, has reported its slowest monthly sales growth since February.

This has raised concerns about the demand for AI infrastructure and iPhones.

Foxconn announced October sales of NT$804.9 billion (US$25.2 billion), which is an 8.6% increase, although it signals a slowing trend.

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