** European semiconductor stocks fell after U.S. jobs data failed to provide clarity on the near-term path for interest rates, prompting investors to dump risky, AI related assets
** The continent's largest firm by market cap ASML ASML.AS fell 3.5%, while computer chip equipment maker peers ASM International ASMI.AS and BESI BESI.AS shed 3.7% and 4%, respectively
** Chipmakers STMicroelectronics STMPA.PA and Infineon IFXGn.DE slid 1.1% and 2.3%, respectively
** "The AI boom triggered a sharp re-rating of the chip equipment market, but the outlook for these markets did not change over time. With concerns about Intel INTC.O and AI monetisation, valuation are pulling back," Michael Roeg, analyst at Degroof Petercam said
** French wafer supplier Soitec SOIT.PA fell 3.3% after closing down 30% on Wednesday
(Reporting by Nathan Vifflin in Gdansk)
((nathan.vifflin@thomsonreuters.com; +48 58 769 67 13;))

