Americans shopping for smartphones, laptops or even home appliances may soon start feeling the effects of the Iran conflict – not just at the gas pump, but at the checkout screen.A disruption to an essential component in electronics – printed circuit boards (PCBs) – is driving up costs across the tech industry, increasing the likelihood that consumers will face higher prices and fewer deals in the months ahead.Prices for circuit boards have already surged, jumping as much as 40% in April alone, according to Goldman Sachs. At the same time, other key inputs like copper foil – one of the largest...
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