Franklin Templeton: High barriers to entry compound 20% semiconductor price hike

Follows previous substantial hikes

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"Insurmountable barriers to entry" are among the issues exacerbating the predicted 20% semiconductor price hike as global chip demand continues to outstrip supply, according to Franklin Templeton senior ETF investment strategist Marcus Weyerer.

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