Recently, NielsenIQ, a prominent player in consumer intelligence (NYSE:NIQ), unveiled its 2026 forecast for the Consumer Tech & Durable Goods (T&D) market. Teaming up with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), NIQ anticipates a stabilization in global T&D sales for 2026 following a robust performance in 2025. The sector is poised to conclude 2025 with a value of about $1.3 trillion USD, marking a 3% increase from the previous year, with 2026 expected to see a marginal decline of -0.4% in overall sales value compared to the previous year.