Hong Kong, 26 June 2026 – Asian shares fell on Friday as Apple’s decision to raise prices on selected MacBook and iPad models dampened technology-sector optimism, offsetting some of the positive momentum from strong AI-linked chip demand.
The pullback reflected growing investor concern that the artificial intelligence boom is creating cost pressure across the wider technology supply chain. While memory-chip makers and semiconductor suppliers have benefited from surging demand for AI data centres, consumer electronics companies are beginning to face higher component costs that may need to be passed on to customers.
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