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2026/05/21 23:54
CITIC Securities: Geopolitical impact on supply combined with rapidly increasing demand leads to potential shortages of helium and bromine
Driven by AI data centers, the global semiconductor sales are expected to reach 1 trillion USD this year, doubling to 2 trillion USD by 2035. While geopolitical risks are unlikely to hinder the industry's prosperity this year, raw material shortages may impact long-term prospects. Countries are working to address shortages of critical minerals and essential gases such as bromine and helium. In March, helium prices surged significantly due to tensions in the Middle East, and bromine is also facing shortage risks.
2026/05/21 23:53
As market sentiment remains mixed, gold prices edge lower in early Asian trading.
Spot gold fell 0.1%, quoted at $4,537.45 per ounce. The analyst team at InTouch Capital Markets stated in a commentary: "Risk sentiment is fluctuating." The team pointed out that according to Iranian media reports, the latest 14-point framework from the United States has "narrowed differences," and U.S. Secretary of State Rubio told the Financial Times that there have been some "positive signs." However, the team added: "As Iran's Supreme Leader issued a directive that near-weapons-grade uranium must not be shipped abroad, optimism quickly dissipated."
2026/05/21 23:53
According to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), M&A activity in the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Japan) rebounded in 2026, increasing by 57% compared to the same period last year, marking the strongest start since 2022.
The transaction scale is also expanding. According to LSEG statistics, there were a record 68 deals valued at 10 billion USD or more last year, twice the number in 2024. Overseas acquisitions by Chinese enterprises are also on the rise. Data from Rhodium Group shows that in the first quarter of 2026, Chinese enterprises’ overseas acquisitions reached 9.6 billion USD, marking a new high since early 2021 and representing five consecutive quarters of growth.
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