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中文(ZH) 德明利：预计年内存储行业供应仍将保持偏紧状态

AI drives storage demand, Microsoft invests $100B+ in OpenAI

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Demingli anticipates continued tight supply in the storage industry this year, driven by AI demand and a shift towards high-value applications. This AI-fueled boom is expected to create long-term market opportunities, with contract prices for DRAM and NAND Flash projected to rise significantly in 2026. Meanwhile, Microsoft has invested over $100 billion in its partnership with OpenAI, covering initial investments and infrastructure costs. AI

IMPACT AI is driving demand and price increases in the storage market, while Microsoft's substantial investment in OpenAI signals continued AI development.

RANK_REASON Cluster contains a significant investment by Microsoft in OpenAI and an industry outlook on storage supply. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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AI drives storage demand, Microsoft invests $100B+ in OpenAI

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  1. 36氪 (36Kr) TIER_1 中文(ZH) ·

    Demingli: Storage industry supply is expected to remain tight within the year

    36氪获悉，德明利在机构调研时表示，本轮存储行业景气周期与过往历史周期存在显著差异，是AI驱动需求爆发、行业供给资源向高附加值领域集中等多重因素共振下的行业发展新阶段，AI推理应用落地加速为存储行业带来长期、广阔的市场空间。市场机构TrendForce集邦咨询预估2026年第二季度一般型DRAM合约价格季增58%—63%，NAND Flash合约价格季增70%—75%，主流机构对行业景气度的延续持乐观预期，公司预计年内供应仍将保持偏紧状态。

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