Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported that its October revenue increased by 16.9% year-over-year, a figure that, while substantial, marks the slowest pace of growth since February 2024. This slowdown has intensified discussions among investors and analysts regarding the long-term sustainability of the current surge in demand for artificial intelligence chips. Despite the decelerating growth rate, the reported sales for the month set a new record and were in line with analyst expectations for the quarter. The market reacted positively, with TSMC's stock rising following the announcement, as the continued strong demand from the AI sector and an increased annual revenue forecast appeared to outweigh concerns about the cooling growth trajectory for the time being.