U.S. Economy Remains Resilient, but Headwinds Loom in Months Ahead; Growth in Eurozone Picked up in Second Quarter

IPC releases August 2023 Economic Outlook report
The forecast for U.S. economic growth, initially expected to be 0.5 percent at the beginning of 2023, is now expected to grow by 2 percent. While the U.S.

North American PCB Industry Sales Up 23 Percent in July

IPC releases PCB industry results for July 2023
IPC announced today the July 2023 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.01.

North American EMS Industry Up 3.4 Percent in July

IPC releases EMS industry results for July 2023
IPC announced today the July 2023 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.27.

U.S. Economy Continues to Surpass Growth Expectations; European Outlook is Tepid

IPC Issues July Economic Outlook Report
Despite numerous risks – higher interest rates, tight monetary policy, persistent core inflation -- the U.S. economy continues to surpass expectations this year. The narrative is a bit cloudier in Europe.

Shipments, Orders and Capacity Utilization Indices Weaken This Month, But Industry Outlook Remains Upbeat

IPC Releases July Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report
Current conditions have receded with Shipments Index, Orders Index, and Capacity Utilization Index all weakening in July, but at the same time, the outlook for shipments, orders, and utilization all improved per

North American EMS Industry Up 0.9 Percent in June

IPC releases EMS industry results for June 2023
IPC announced today the June 2023 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.24.