Microsoft and Apple Raise Hardware Prices by 25%

Microsoft and Apple have increased prices on products such as the Xbox, Mac, and iPad by up to 25%. The move is attributed to rising chip costs and a severe supply squeeze in data centers caused by the growing demand for artificial‑intelligence applications. The prices of the semiconductors used in chip manufacturing have surged to record levels when combined with the intensive data‑processing requirements of AI workloads. This has driven up production costs and caused delays throughout the supply chain. With the new pricing strategies, Microsoft and Apple aim to offset rising hardware costs, but the adjustments impose additional expenses on consumers. The price hikes on Xbox, Mac, and iPad models are seen as a reflection of the companies’ efforts to alleviate cost pressures. This is not investment advice.

📊 AAPL — Piyasa Yorumu

▼ down · 60%

Apple's 25% increase in hardware prices could create demand pressure in the short term. Current technical indicators (RSI at 26, negative MACD, price below SMA20 and SMA50) support a bearish trend. While investors may view the price hike as a potential boost to profit margins, consumer sensitivity is expected to constrain sales. Therefore, AAPL stock may experience a slight decline over the next 1-3 days. However, it should be noted that the company's strong revenue base could limit these effects.

RSI 14

26.4

MACD

-5.76

24h Δ

-7.99%

📊 MSFT — Piyasa Yorumu

▼ down · 70%

MSFT shares fell 4.77% in the last session, with the RSI entering oversold territory at 28.3. The MACD line is below the signal line and in negative territory, indicating weak short-term momentum. The price is trading below both the 20-day (366.07) and 50-day (375.31) moving averages. The hardware price increase mentioned in the news could add further pressure on the stock as it may negatively impact consumer demand. However, the oversold condition could signal a short-term bounce, so while the downtrend is strong, the possibility of a sharp recovery should not be ruled out.

RSI 14

28.3

MACD

-6.47

24h Δ

-4.77%

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