FRAMINGHAM, MA – Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach $1.32 trillion in 2019, an increase of 3.5% year-over-year, according to International Data Corp.

Read more: Consumer Spending on Tech to Increase Nearly 4% in 2019

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – The first quarter of 2019 was the fourth largest sequential IC market decline on record. The 17.6% drop was also the third largest first quarter decline since 1984.

Read more: Report: IC Market Experiences 4th Largest Decline in 30 Years

NEW DELHI, INDIA – India’s electronics imports reached a record $55.6 billion in 2019, up 8% year-over-year, according to reports.

Read more: India’s Electronics Imports Up 8% in 2019

WASHINGTON – Worldwide semiconductors sales totaled $96.8 billion in the first quarter, down 13% year-over-year and 15.5% sequentially, says the Semiconductor Industry Association.

Read more: Q1 Global Semi Sales Down 13%