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WASHINGTON, DC – The latest ECIA Industry Pulse survey shows a decline in August sales sentiment, with the overall index falling from 121.6 in July to 113.2 – well below the July forecast of 127.5. Despite this miss, optimism remains strong as participants project a rebound in September, with sentiment expected to rise to 130.2. Passive and electro-mechanical components led August’s results with index scores of 116.1 and 115.0, while semiconductors trailed at 108.3.

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WASHINGTON, DC – Global smartphone production reached 300 million units in the second quarter, marking a 4% quarter-over-quarter and 4.8% year-over-year increase, according to TrendForce. The rebound was fueled by seasonal demand and stronger output from brands such as Oppo and Transsion, which benefited from completing inventory adjustments.

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WASHINGTON, DC – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that global semiconductor sales reached $62.1 billion in July, a 20.6% increase year-over-year and a 3.6% rise month-over-month. The results, compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS), reflect a three-month moving average.

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BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American EMS shipments in July fell 4.1% on a 90-day moving average versus a year ago. Shipments declined 5.1% sequentially, according to the Global Electronics Association.

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BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American PCB shipments in July rose 20.7% on a 90-day moving average versus a year ago. Shipments increased 11.3% sequentially, according to the Global Electronics Association.

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NEEDHAM, MA – Worldwide smartphone shipments are set to grow 1.0% year over year to 1.24 billion units, according to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, an upgrade from its prior 0.6% outlook, driven by a 3.9% rise in iOS.

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