Memory shortages deepen as prices climb into the second half of 2026

<p class="P1" data-sourcepos="5:1-5:322;108-429">Memory shortages are tightening across the supply chain, and higher contract prices are set to ripple through global electronics markets. With DRAM lead times stretching and suppliers holding firm, buyers of servers, PCs, and mobile devices may face more cost pressure, even as end-market demand remains uneven worldwide.