U.S. Economic Growth is Clearly Fading, Says Global Electronics Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac
Market Analysis from Global Electronics Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac Yes, U.S. economic growth remains technically positive, but momentum is clearly fading. While the economy remains in expansion, the vigor that defined 2024 has ebbed. Real GDP contracted at a 0.5% annualized rate in Q1 2025 before rebounding to 3% in Q2. A rush to import […]
Snapshot of Current Tariff Actions and Negotiations
In the past several weeks the Trump Administration has taken multiple actions on tariffs, based on several different legal authorities. The landscape is shifting almost continuously, and more changes are likely coming. This thorough update from Pillsbury Global Trade and Sanctions Law blog outlines where the tariffs stand now.
SEHO North America to Host Academy Training in Cincinnati in October
SEHO North America, Inc., a worldwide leading supplier of complete solutions for soldering processes and automated production lines, will host its 2025 SEHO Academy training on October 7-8 at the North America Technology Center in Erlanger, KY. The program will feature expert contributions from guest speakers representing Alpha, KIC, and South-Tek Systems. If you need […]
ECIA Independent Rep Council Releases Findings of Latest Trends in Adoption of the Rep Model
New paper zeroes in on the findings from Texas A&M Study specific to the value of manufacturers’ representatives. Atlanta – ECIA is pleased to announce the publication of a new analysis based on last year’s comprehensive study entitled, ‘The Value Delivered by Authorized Channel Partners for Electronic Components,’ to identify, analyze, and document the value of authorized channel […]
IDC: India’s Wearable Device Market Declined by 9% YoY in 2Q25 to 27 Million Units
INDIA – According to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) India Monthly Wearable Device Tracker, India’s wearable device market declined 6.3% year-over-year (YoY) in the first half of 2025 (1H25), reaching 51.6 million units. The market also recorded its fifth consecutive quarterly decline, falling 9.4% YoY to 26.7 million units in 2Q25. The average selling price (ASP) for overall wearables saw […]