World Bank

There is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. But most electronic industry time series will likely struggle at least though autumn.

Forecast SummariesCharts 1 and 2 are the recent world growth forecasts for this year and next for GDP (World Bank), Electronic Equipment and Printed Wiring Boards (Custer Consulting Group), Semiconductors (SIA/WSTSI and new Semiconductor Capital Equipment (SEMI).  The semiconductor-related...

Updated Global GDP ForecastThe World Bank just updated its multiyear forecast for GDP growth both globally and by country (Chart 1).It noted: “Despite recent softening, global economic growth will remain robust at 3.1 percent in 2018 before slowing gradually over the next two years, as...