Reuters
03 Jun 2026, 12:30 UTC · 2h ago
AI 'chipflation' spreading from data centers to wider economy, Morgan Stanley warns

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Reuters
03 Jun 2026, 12:30 UTC · 2h ago

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AI demand is driving a surge in memory chip prices, potentially leading to 'chipflation'. — Significant price hikes in core components increase costs for a vast array of tech hardware manufacturers.
+0.60Device makers for smartphones and PCs may be forced to raise consumer prices or accept lower profit margins. — Higher end-user prices could dampen demand, while lower margins directly hurt the bottom line of hardware OEMs.
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