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Memory-led price rises to lift IT device costs up to 40 percent

Rising memory prices are expected to push up costs for IT devices such as smartphones, PCs, TVs and tablets by at least 15 to 40 percent, with increases spreading to finished-device prices. Spot memory indicators have jumped in recent weeks, and some products have posted sharp gains. Analysts say this year differs from prior cycles as AI data centres and high-bandwidth memory draw production capacity, structurally tightening supply of general-purpose memory.

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Bitcoin battles around $60,000 as U.S. stocks rebound but investors wait and see

Bitcoin continued to struggle near $60,000, trading between support and resistance without a clear direction. U.S. stocks rebounded on expectations of a peace deal with Iran, but bitcoin failed to follow and buying momentum weakened. Traders warned $60,000 could harden as resistance. Oil has climbed back above $70 a barrel after dipping below $68, and thin liquidity could fuel volatility. On-chain data showed cautious positioning and limited conviction among buyers.

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Bitcoin sentiment wavers, possible retest of $55,000

Demand for downside protection in the bitcoin options market has jumped to the highest level in a year, raising caution that bitcoin could retest $55,000. Bitcoin has failed to regain $61,000 since June 26, while markets view rising hedging demand and outflows from spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds as bearish signals. Strategy’s liquidity steps eased near-term worries but added supply concerns. U.S. equities improved as funds shifted toward semiconductor stocks.