Non-random thought: It wasn't a cyber-attack.
?? Theory ??
Why do I say that? --Because it's the excuse that the press is reporting.
That I did forget! I'm sure there's other ones I'm missing too. There's been a lot. It's been extremely co-ordinated.
There's a manufactured rise atm on copper too - futures are for shortages.
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-supply-shortages-economy-inventory-chips-lumber-cars-toilet-paper-2021-5?r=AU&IR=T
A list of shortages affecting the economy of the USA.