Electronics Industry Business
Condition Indicators

Updated July 24, 2006

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The following graphs are useful for judging business conditions in our industry. These charts are just a small portion of Custer Consulting's 700+-chart "Industry Outlook" report, which is continually updated and available either electronically or by mail on a subscription basis. These are GIF graphics files 1600x1280 in size. They may be resized to "fit" lower resolution screens if desired.

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Graph		Updated
Industrial Production Growth: Key Countries		July 24, 2006
European Exchange Rate Trends		July 24, 2006
Asian Exchange Rate Trends		July 24, 2006
U.S. Electronic Equipment Monthly Orders by End Market		July 24, 2006
World Semiconductor Shipments by Area: 3/12 rate of change		July 24, 2006
North American PCB 3-month average Book to Bill ratio		July 24, 2006
PCBs vs. Electronic Equipment (total) : 3/12 rate of change of orders		July 24, 2006
PCBs vs. Electronic Equipment (each segment): 3/12 rate of change of orders		July 24, 2006