Video game hardware sales fell to a 13-year low in August as Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony raised console prices due to memory shortages and tariffs. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2 prices have increased significantly, with sales plummeting 15% year-over-year and year-to-date spending down 11%.
The EU faces a winter gas shortage of up to 14 billion cubic meters due to disruptions from the war in Iran, potentially affecting energy supplies for 10-12 million households and risking higher power bills and mandatory energy conservation measures.