Although global supply chains remain fluid in the face of tariffs and geopolitical risks, the semiconductor market continues its cyclical recovery, and customer inventories remain at low levels.
This environment coincides with the emergence of PC replacement demand following the end of Windows 10 support in October 2025, as well as the accelerating adoption of AI PCs.
According to Gartner, global PC shipments in H1 2025 rose 4.7% YoY, confirming that the market has entered a recovery phase despite concerns over the impact of US tariffs.
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