As of 10:53 p.m. on the 13th Korean time, U.S. quantum computing-related stocks are collectively showing weakness from the early trading session.

As the military conflict between the United States and Iran continues, geopolitical risks have resurfaced, leading to a contraction in investor sentiment toward risk assets overall.

Looking at the fluctuation rates of major quantum computing stocks on this day, IonQ is down 5.83%, D-Wave Quantum is down 5.62%, and Rigetti Computing is down 5.74%. In addition, Qrypt Quantum is down 6.83%, Xanadu Quantum Technologies is down 4.65%, Quantum Computing is down 3.81%, Inflexion is down 2.95%, and IQM Quantum Computers is down 0.88%, with most stocks flashing red.

In the market, analysis suggests that the renewed escalation of Middle East tensions due to the U.S.-Iran conflict is weighing heavily on investor sentiment. As concerns over rising international oil prices and inflation resurface, the bearish trend is expanding, particularly centered on growth and tech stocks.

Indeed, in the U.S. stock market, tech stocks overall, including the Nasdaq, are trending downward, indicating a slowdown in investors' risk appetite. In particular, quantum computing stocks are classified as representative tech stocks driven by high growth expectations, drawing attention to the fact that they may experience relatively greater volatility when market uncertainty expands.

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