Keywords: Demand


Huawei expects AI chip revenue surge to $12 billion in 2026

Huawei is projecting a sharp rise in revenue from artificial intelligence chips, expecting at least a 60 percent increase to reach around $12 billion in 2026, up from $7.5 billion the previous year. The forecast is based on confirmed orders and reflects the company’s growing dominance in China’s......

Italy posts modest growth in first quarter as economic risks increase

Italy recorded slight economic growth in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary data released by the national statistics institute. The performance exceeded some expectations but remains fragile amid rising global uncertainties. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.2% compared......

France’s growth stalls in first quarter amid weak domestic demand

France’s economy showed no growth in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary estimates released by Insee. The stagnation reflects weak domestic demand and a sharp negative contribution from foreign trade, surprising many analysts who had expected modest expansion. Gross domestic......

Nvidia’s B300 servers surge to $1 million in China amid U.S. export curbs

Prices for advanced artificial intelligence servers have surged in China, with some of Nvidia’s latest B300 systems reportedly reaching nearly $1 million per unit, according to industry sources. The sharp increase reflects a combination of strong demand for high-performance computing and tightening......

Starbucks shares rise as turnaround efforts start showing results

Starbucks shares increased by around 5% before the market opened on Wednesday after the company raised its annual financial outlook. The improvement reflects early signs that the new strategic plan led by Chief Executive Brian Niccol is beginning to deliver positive results. Niccol, who assumed leadership......

Travis Perkins sales decline as weak construction demand weighs on performance

British building materials supplier Travis Perkins has reported a decline in first-quarter sales, reflecting weaker demand across the construction sector. The company indicated that like-for-like sales dropped compared to the same period last year, as the building industry continues to face pressure......

Toyota global sales fall again as Middle East demand weakens

Toyota Motor reported a second consecutive monthly decline in global vehicle sales in March 2026, reflecting weaker demand in key regions and disruptions linked to both supply chains and model transitions. The downturn comes despite record production levels, highlighting a widening gap between output......

India’s UltraTech Cement beats profit estimates on stronger construction demand

India’s largest cement producer has reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, supported by rising construction activity and favorable seasonal conditions. UltraTech Cement posted a 20.2% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter, reaching approximately 29.83......

China’s AI chip demand set to push imports above exports growth

China’s growing demand for advanced artificial intelligence chips is expected to drive import growth beyond export expansion for the first time since 2021, marking a shift in the country’s trade dynamics. Economists now forecast imports will rise by about 5 percent in 2026, more than double......