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TSMC Q1 Growth Strong Amid AI Boom as Mideast War Roils Markets

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TSMC's revenue increased 8.4% in Q1 2025 from the previous quarter to $35.9 billion.

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TSMC is expanding chip fabrication plants in the U.S., Japan, and Taiwan.

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TSMC's expansion focuses on making more advanced 3-nanometer semiconductors used in smartphones and AI products.

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What specific measures are Asian countries taking to secure alternative oil and LNG supplies, and at what cost?
How much have TSMC's costs increased due to the Iran war, and what is the projected impact on its profitability?
When will QatarEnergy resume LNG production, and what is the current status of the Strait of Hormuz traffic?
What is the likelihood of the Middle East conflict escalating further, and what are the specific triggers or de-escalation efforts?
How are other major semiconductor companies (e.g., Samsung, Intel) being affected by the supply chain disruptions from the war?
Oil price projections amid the Middle East conflictfactual

Brent crude is currently priced at $106 per barrel and could rise to around $130 per barrel in Q2 if the conflict escalates.

According to www.aljazeera.com
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Assuming the conflict does not intensify, the annual average price of Brent crude is expected to fall to $73 in 2025.

According to www.worldbank.org

Context: This indicates a fundamental disagreement on the trajectory of oil prices, with Al Jazeera highlighting immediate price spikes and potential for further increases due to conflict, while the World Bank projects a significant long-term decline due to structural oversupply, creating uncertainty for markets and policymakers.

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