International Monetary Fund

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) just raised its regional GDP growth forecasts. For the world it predicts a 4.4% global GDP decline this year followed by a 5.2% expansion next year. This economic turnaround hinges on being guided by good science, political leadership and popular acceptance.

The electronics markets (and global economies in general) remain fragile, but there is some glimmer of hope on the horizon.