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As Micron positions Taiwan as its DRAM Center of Excellence and gradually shifts its HBM production focus to the region, will Taiwan’s semiconductor industry benefit? Amid the 2026 tariff fallout, why is Micron acquiring PSMC’s facilities instead of divesting? This article provides an in-depth analysis of the strategic alignment between Micron, TSMC, and PSMC, while identifying the Taiwanese semiconductor supply chain players poised to benefit.

TradingKey - From the perspective of market performance, Donald Trump's administrative cycles have consistently been accompanied by strong rallies in U.S. equities. During his first term from January 2017 to January 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite recorded cumulative gains of 57%, 70%, and 142%, respectively. Since the start of his second term in January 2025, the three major indices have collectively posted gains of 14%-15%. While there is no definitive answer as to whether U.S. stocks will face a crash in 2026, historical data and current signals provide a reference perspective for investors.

TradingKey - The war in Iran has once again drawn the world’s attention to the Strait of Hormuz — that narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea, through which about one‑fifth of global oil trade passes.

TradingKey - At 9:25 AM ET, latest data showed that the US January core PCE price index year-on-year growth was largely in line with market expectations, easing investor concerns over rising inflation. US stock futures rose across the board in pre-market trading.

TradingKey - The demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure has surged into one of the hottest areas within technology and continues to drive increased investment in companies providing the underlying computing resources necessary for today's AI applications.

TradingKey - At 8:30 AM ET, released U.S. PCE data indicated that overall U.S. inflation indicators remained moderate. According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index for January rose 2.8% year-on-year, lower than the market expectation of 2.9%, while core PCE growth was largely in line with expectations.

TradingKey - In traditional FX logic, rising interest rates typically enhance a currency's attractiveness. However, the Yen's price action has shown a clear divergence. Despite mounting market expectations for a rate hike in Japan, the Yen continues to weaken, with USD/JPY once again approaching the 160 level.

TradingKey - Adobe (ADBE.US) fell nearly 8% in pre-market trading on March 13 ET. Shares dropped significantly in after-hours trading following the release of the company's latest earnings report after the close of the previous trading session.

TradingKey - AI infrastructure isn't just GPUs. Each advance in computing power relies on speedier networks, dependable interconnects, and exhaustive testing before systems are deployed. This is where the validation and measurement tools lie at the heart of the buildout. The growing demand for faste

TradingKey - As the US dollar continues to strengthen, the Japanese yen is again approaching a key psychological level. During Friday's Asian trading session, USD/JPY rose toward the 160 level. The yen's persistent depreciation against the dollar has fueled market speculation that Japanese authoriti

TradingKey - At 8:30 AM London time, the FTSE 100 opened down 0.68%, the CAC 40 fell 1.14%, the DAX 30 dropped 1.01%, and the FTSE MIB declined 0.84%. In Thursday's trading, the Stoxx Europe 600 index closed approximately 0.7% lower, as European equity markets remained under pressure for a second consecutive session.

TradingKey - Oil prices rose sharply on Thursday (March 12), with WTI crude futures surging nearly 10% to $96.59 and remaining at elevated levels on Friday; Brent crude continued to fluctuate above the $100 mark.

TradingKey - A private credit crisis accelerating within the U.S. financial system is spreading from the shadow banking system to traditional banking. Deutsche Bank (DB) shares fell nearly 7% on Thursday. The slump was triggered by several risk exposures disclosed in the bank's annual report, with market attention particularly focused on its private credit holdings totaling as much as $30 billion.

TradingKey - Recently, as risk-off sentiment rebounded and interest rate expectations were adjusted, the US Dollar Index has strengthened for two consecutive weeks, having previously broken through the 100 psychological level.

TradingKey - US Treasury yields have remained firm this week, with the 10-year note trading largely in a 4.1%–4.3% range and touching around 4.27% at the weekly high — noticeably above the roughly 4.05% level seen at the start of the month.

TradingKey - On Friday (March 13), although oil prices dipped slightly, they remained at elevated levels, with WTI crude fluctuating near $95 and Brent crude holding steady above $100. As energy supply concerns continue to simmer and inflationary pressures rise, Asia-Pacific stock markets opened low

On Thursday, March 12, U.S. stocks fell across the board as oil prices surged and market concerns over a war with Iran intensified. The S&P 500 dropped 1.52% to 6,672.62, the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.78% to 22,311.98, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.56% to 46,677.86.

TradingKey - At 9:25 AM ET, driven by the continuous escalation of tensions in the Middle East, international oil prices surged again, with Brent crude futures reclaiming the $100 per barrel mark (before pulling back slightly).

TradingKey - The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it will launch a new round of Section 301 trade investigations into the industrial overcapacity of 16 major trading partners, including China and the European Union. The move has triggered fresh concerns over a potential tariff war. Impacted by this news and the continued escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran, global financial markets are currently under pressure.

TradingKey - On March 12 local time, financial filings submitted by Nvidia (NVDA) to the U.S. SEC sent shockwaves through the global technology sector. The industry giant, which commands a global AI chip market share of over 80%, announced that it will invest a cumulative $26 billion over the next five years in the research and development of open-source AI large models. This scale is more than eight times the cost incurred by OpenAI to train GPT-4.