Semiconductors
The Giga-Cycle Arrives: Global Chip Equipment Spending Set to Smash Records at $135 Billion in 2026
As of February 12, 2026, the semiconductor industry has officially entered what analysts are calling the "Giga-cycle," with global Wafer Fab Equipment (WFE) spending projected to hit an unprecedented $135.2 billion this year. This revised forecast, spearheaded by reports from SEMI and echoed by industry leaders, represents