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Geopolitics are reshaping semiconductor supply chain risk in 2026

Geopolitical instability and surging prices for critical materials are adding new pressure to AI-driven semiconductor supply chains.

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Geopolitics are reshaping semiconductor supply chain risk in 2026

Geopolitical instability and surging prices for critical materials are adding new pressure to AI-driven semiconductor supply chains.

Tracking memory price increases across the last several quarters

DDR4, DDR5, and NAND have all experienced compounded increases, some exceeding 200%, since early 2025, as a structural supercycle changes the game.

The ongoing Middle East conflict shocks the energy and chip markets

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is pushing up energy prices, disrupting shipping lanes, and creating new risks for global supply chains and inflation.