All articles tagged with #shortage
Bloomberg reports a major MacBook Air shortage with U.S. delivery estimates of 2–6 weeks, longer for higher-RAM configurations, despite Apple’s $200 price increase to $1,299. The supply constraint is tied to a memory chip shortage fueled by AI server demand, affecting other Macs like the Mac Studio and Mac mini as Apple struggles to meet demand.
Reports claim the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics village ran out of condoms after three days, with about 10,000 condoms for around 3,000 athletes; officials say more are on the way, but timing is unclear, fueling rumors about sexual activity at the Games.
US airports experienced over 20 air traffic controller shortage incidents in one day, leading to ground stops and delays, as the ongoing government shutdown affects staffing and training at the FAA, with many controllers working unpaid and taking second jobs, raising safety and operational concerns.
The silver market experienced a historic crisis in 2025 due to a perfect storm of increased demand from India, investment surges, supply chain disruptions, and a global shortage of available silver, leading to record prices and market dysfunction, before prices suddenly plummeted amid signs of easing supply constraints.
Japan's most popular beer, Asahi Super Dry, faces a potential shortage due to a ransomware cyberattack that disrupted the company's systems, leading to suspended operations and a possible nationwide supply shortage.
Japan is experiencing a shortage of Asahi products, including beer and bottled tea, due to a major cyber-attack that has disrupted the company's operations in the country, leading to halted production and supply chain issues across major retailers.
The global surge in matcha's popularity has caused a significant shortage, driven by high demand and limited production in Japan, leading to rising prices and supply constraints for retailers and consumers worldwide.
The U.S. government is pausing new visas for commercial truck drivers, citing concerns over foreign drivers' impact on safety and American truckers' livelihoods, amid a significant driver shortage that affects inflation and the economy.
In Japan, people are queuing for hours due to a deepening rice shortage, highlighting ongoing food supply issues.
Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound is facing widespread shortages just months after its approval, with no immediate end in sight. The shortage is attributed to high demand, and the company is working to increase production capacity. Patients are struggling to find the drug, leading to potential disruptions in their weight loss treatment. Some have had to switch to alternative medications due to the shortage.
Argentina is facing its worst outbreak of dengue fever, leading to a shortage of mosquito repellent and exorbitant prices online, with over 180,500 infections and 129 deaths. The government has lifted import restrictions and announced increased local production to address the shortage. The outbreak is attributed to factors including climate change and El Niño, and citizens are resorting to DIY methods to protect themselves from mosquitoes.
Norwegians are flocking to supermarkets in Sweden to hoard eggs due to a shortage in their own country, with prices in Sweden being 30% lower than in Norway. Concerns about overproduction and bird flu have led to the shortage in Norway, where high living costs and heavy taxes on food products and alcohol contribute to the appeal of shopping in Sweden.
Norwegians are flocking to supermarkets in Sweden to hoard eggs due to a shortage in their own country, with prices in Sweden being significantly lower. Concerns about overproduction and the effects of bird flu have led to the shortage in Norway, where egg prices are at near-historic highs. The high cost of living in Norway, especially for food products, has led many residents to regularly shop in neighboring Sweden, where products and services enjoy a lower value-added tax.
Over 200 containers holding 8.9 million bed nets and other consumables, including antiretroviral drugs, are stuck at a port in Ghana, leading to a shortage of ARVs in the country. This situation poses a risk of increased HIV prevalence, morbidity, and mortality among persons living with HIV. Calls have been made for the Finance Ministry to grant tax waivers for the clearance of these essential medical supplies, as the inability to clear the containers may affect the relationship with Global Fund.
Analyst Ross Young suggests that production of the new 11-inch iPad Pro with OLED screens is falling behind the 12.9-inch model, potentially leading to short supply at launch. Samsung Display is currently producing OLED screens for the 11-inch model, with LG Display set to join production soon. The new iPad Pro lineup is expected to launch around the end of March or in April, with a special version of iOS 17.4 to support the new hardware.