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Industry
PC DRAM price rise slows, demand broadening in focus
Global PC shipments rose 4 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, defying expectations of weakening demand, as suppliers and distributors built inventory ahead of higher memory costs, Gartner said. While PC DRAM prices are still climbing, the pace of increases is easing, IBK Investment & Securities said. Intel and AMD are expanding AI PC lineups, while premium monitor displays are gaining traction, adding to focus on second-half demand.
Telecommunications & Media
Tesla really in crisis this time? Bike theft worries over
Tesla has faced speculation about a crisis after sales fell from early 2026, with January sales down 23 percent in Europe and 45 percent in China. Investor Ross Gerber called the Tesla brand a negative asset and urged selling its EV business to Rivian. Tesla scrapped the lifetime purchase option for FSD, limiting it to a $99 monthly subscription, and started producing its Cybercab robotaxi in Texas. A separate section highlights a folding bike lock called Switch 105.
Finance
Bank of Korea likely to raise 2026 growth forecast to 1.9 to 2.0 percent; focus on U.S. tariff assessment
The Bank of Korea is expected to raise its 2026 real GDP growth forecast to 1.9 to 2.0 percent from 1.8 percent in revised projections due on Feb. 26, analysts said. They cite a strong semiconductor cycle, improving exports, recovering domestic demand and wealth effects from higher share prices. Views differ on the impact of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling voiding reciprocal tariffs and President Donald Trump’s warning of a new 10 percent tariff. Inflation is expected to stay around 2.1 percent.
