ManufacturingTrade

Tech Giants Microsoft and Micron Accelerate Supply Chain Diversification From China

Major technology companies are accelerating their departure from Chinese manufacturing amid ongoing trade tensions. Microsoft aims to relocate up to 80% of server production outside China by 2026, while Micron Technology is exiting the country’s server chip business entirely following government restrictions.

Supply Chain Shift Accelerates

Technology giants Microsoft and Micron Technology are significantly reducing their manufacturing footprint in China amid ongoing trade tensions and geopolitical considerations, according to multiple industry reports. The moves represent one of the most substantial supply chain diversification efforts by U.S. technology companies to date.

PolicyTrade

WTO Chief Warns of Severe Global Economic Fallout from U.S.-China Trade War Escalation

** The head of the World Trade Organization is calling for immediate de-escalation between Washington and Beijing as trade tensions threaten global economic stability. New analysis suggests a full decoupling could reduce worldwide economic output by 7% over the long term, with developing countries facing double-digit welfare losses. **CONTENT:**

Global Trade Body Sounds Alarm Over Economic Consequences

BusinessManufacturing

DuPont Receives Buy Rating Ahead of Electronics Division Spinoff, Investment Strategy Revealed

DuPont has reportedly received a short-term catalyst buy rating from Deutsche Bank analysts ahead of its November electronics division spinoff. According to investment club sources, the plan is to hold both DuPont and the new Qnity Electronics shares due to significant valuation discounts compared to industry peers.

Analysts Bullish on DuPont Ahead of Corporate Restructuring

Chemical giant DuPont has been named a short-term catalyst buy idea by Deutsche Bank analysts, according to recent reports from the CNBC Investing Club. The positive rating comes ahead of the company’s planned November 1 spinoff of its electronics division, which will operate as a separate entity called Qnity Electronics.

HardwareTechnology

Apple’s iPhone Air Sells Out Instantly in Chinese Market While Samsung Struggles With Galaxy Line

Apple’s newly launched iPhone Air has completely sold out across Chinese online stores within hours of pre-orders opening. The sleek device’s instant success contrasts sharply with Samsung’s reported decision to cancel its Galaxy S26 Edge following disappointing S25 Edge sales performance in the competitive market.

iPhone Air Sells Out Across Chinese Market

Apple’s iPhone Air has reportedly sold out across all online stores in China just hours after pre-orders officially began, according to sources familiar with the matter. The swift sell-out occurred despite the device’s compressed thickness requiring some design compromises, indicating that slim form factor smartphones continue to resonate with Chinese consumers when bearing the Apple brand.