Market Analysis From Shawn DuBravac, Global Electronics Association Chief Economist

The labor market cooled further in August, with nonfarm payrolls adding just 22,000 jobs and the unemployment rate climbing to 4.3%. Manufacturing was particularly weak, shedding 12,000 jobs during the month. Survey data confirmed the slowdown, with the S&P Global flash Manufacturing PMI easing to 52 in September from 53 in August. Still, some resilience […]

PC Shipments Accelerate in Q3 Signaling Steady Refresh of Existing Installed Base

In line with IDC’s forecast, Q3 results show continued dynamism, demonstrating steady demand for PCs despite sluggish North American demand NEEDHAM, Mass. – PC shipments during the third quarter of 2025 grew 9.4% from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 75.8 million units, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly […]