WASHINGTON — Global semiconductor sales reached $106.7 billion during the third quarter of 2019, down 14.6% year-over-year and up 8.2% sequentially, says the Semiconductor Industry Association.

TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN – In September, Taiwan recorded a manufacturing production index of 111.1, down 0.65% year-over-year and 3.53% sequentially, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, with 2016 as the base year.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American PCB orders in September increased 12.2% year-over-year and 2.5% sequentially. Year-to-date order growth was up to 3%, says IPC.

MILPITAS, CA – The 90-day moving average billings of North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers worldwide fell 6% year-over-year in September. Sales totaled $1.95 billion, down 2.4% sequentially, the SEMI trade group added.