AMD may raise prices on some of its microchips by around 10% at the end of 2026 due to increased manufacturing costs at TSMC. This could affect chips for AI, graphics cards, and chipsets, and may also potentially impact the price of Ryzen processors, although there is no official confirmation yet.
The shortage of DDR5 RAM has led to widespread use of bots that purchase memory faster than real buyers, causing prices to increase nearly fivefold over the past year. The deficit is expected to persist until 2028, impacting both the electronics market and gamers.
Prices for enterprise SSDs and HDDs have risen significantly due to high demand for storage solutions supporting artificial intelligence infrastructure. HDD supplies are locked in by contracts until 2027, while SSD prices have increased 6.5 times over the past year.
After a record surge and subsequent decline in cocoa prices, chocolate manufacturers are introducing innovations and streamlining their supply chains to reduce the impact of market volatility and ensure business sustainability.
High market volatility and geopolitical conflicts are keeping oil prices elevated, which supports the growth in production and profits for Diamondback Energy. The company has updated its forecasts and achieved record results, despite ongoing uncertainty about the timeline for global supply recovery.
After sharp fluctuations in cocoa prices, chocolate manufacturers are introducing innovations and rethinking their supply chains to reduce their dependence on raw materials and minimize the impact of market volatility.
The European liquefied natural gas market is facing the risk of shortages and rising prices due to low reserves, supply disruptions, and infrastructure damage. Gas storage levels are significantly below normal, increasing uncertainty as the winter season approaches.
Prices for Nvidia gaming graphics cards continue to rise due to increasing costs of graphics memory. This marks the third significant price hike since the beginning of the year. The trend is expected to persist, affecting all models as well as other devices for gamers.
Oil prices have dropped significantly following the temporary halt in military actions between the US and Iran, raising hopes for a de-escalation of the conflict. However, risks of supply disruptions and market uncertainty remain.
The expected European prices and specifications for the Redmi Note 17 smartphone series have been revealed. It is anticipated that the international versions will differ from the Chinese models, featuring an improved camera and higher prices for the Pro variants.
Due to the crisis in the DRAM market and rising production costs, Fujifilm will increase prices on several camera models starting September 1, 2026. Similar changes may also occur with other manufacturers.
Nothing and OnePlus are reducing their presence in global markets due to rising memory prices and declining sales, especially outside of India. Nothing plans to exit several markets and cut staff, while CMF is suspending the release of new smartphones.
Rising prices for gaming consoles are making cloud gaming more attractive to users. However, Amazon Luna's limited game catalog is holding back its growth. For the service to succeed, it needs to expand its library and offer more flexible options.
In September, Apple is expected to unveil new devices, including its first foldable iPhone, which may be released in limited quantities and priced between $2,300 and $2,500. Due to limited supply, demand could significantly exceed availability, leading to resales at marked-up prices.
Rising demand for gas and LNG in Asia, dry weather conditions, and limited alternative supplies are increasing price volatility in the global market. Competition between European and Asian buyers may lead to further fluctuations, especially amid uncertainty surrounding the restoration of production in Qatar.