hardwareWccftech · Mon Oct 12 2026

DDR4 Memory Chip Contract Prices Surge 24% In Three Months, Outpacing DDR5 As Barclays Warns Micron’s Memory Shortage Runs Until 2028

Memory giant Micron is expected to continue to experience memory shortages until calendar year 2029, says a fresh report from investment bank Barclays. The bank's data outlines that DDR5 memory spot prices jumped by 8% on a monthly basis in October, with new customer agreements tracking market dynamics instead of previous floor and ceiling prices. Barclays coverage follows Citi, whose report projects that the DRAM shortage is going to peak in the fourth quarter of 2027 before slightly easing in the coming months. DDR5 Spot Prices Jumped By 8% On A Monthly Basis In October, Shows Data From Inve

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