According to Reuters, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has caused disruptions in the supply of essential raw materials for the electronics sector, leading to a notable surge in the prices of printed circuit boards (PCBs). PCBs, which serve as a fundamental part of electronic gadgets like smartphones, computers, and AI servers, have seen their prices rise sharply. This escalation has compounded the cost challenges faced by electronics manufacturers, who are already contending with the high expenses associated with storage chips.
