The semiconductor supply chain is tightening further. TSMC is planning to raise pricing on its most advanced chip nodes—expect 3-10% increases starting in 2026, with annual hikes continuing through 2029. The squeeze is real: demand for cutting-edge 3nm production capacity is outpacing supply, keeping prices elevated across the board. For anyone tracking hardware costs in mining operations or infrastructure development, this matters—upstream component expenses will keep climbing, rippling through equipment manufacturers and downstream buyers alike. The next few years will see sustained pressure on production economics.