Jonathan Custer

China Begins To Subsidize Auto Purchases To Revive Collapsing Sales

February 18, 2020 by Jonathan Custer

A China Automobile Dealer’s Association poll shows that dealers predict a drastic drop in sales of 50% to 80% this month, compared to February 2019. 70% of dealers have said they have seen “almost no customers” since the end of January. As China remains on lockdown due to the coronavirus, some Chinese cities are beginning …

Coronavirus Pandemic: The Next Two Weeks Are Critical – Video

February 18, 2020 by Jonathan Custer

Chris Martenson is good and was one of the first out with a correct forecast on the coronavirus. Take the 25 minutes to get more informed. “Japan is going to the place where it is going to blow up next.” Exponential Growth Outside Of China

SEMI Equip Growth Continued Through Year-End, Coronavirus Looms

February 18, 2020 by Jonathan Custer

February 18, 2020 By Walt Custer SEMI Data through December showed a steady recovery in the global electronics supply chain with SEMI equipment leading the way in 3/12 growth (Chart 1). The global purchasing managers index moved into expansion territory (PMI>50) in January indicating accelerating growth in world manufacturing activity (Chart 2). But in late …