Without microchips, computers cannot calculate, electric cars cannot drive and screens cannot display anything. Because everyday products have more and more electronic components, the world needs more semiconductors. However, the manufacturers cannot meet the demand fast enough and so many industries lose billions in sales. The lack of chips as a threat to the global economy – we have already discussed this topic several times this year in the “Handelsblatt Today” podcast.
In this episode, we want to show you why we will have to talk about it next year – and who is particularly suffering from the bottlenecks. At the same time, we clarify what options investors have to turn the crisis into an investment opportunity.
Joachim Hofer, chip expert and Handelsblatt correspondent in Munich, talks about the background to Made in Taiwan, the largest German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon – and gives tips for everyone who wants to secure high-tech products for Christmas.
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