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Construction spending
Construction spending fell in May, weighed down by interest rates
Jul 2, 2024
Even massive government spending hasn't been enough to counteract the downturn.
The Fed might cut interest rates soon. That's weighing on business owners' plans.
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Justin Ho
Jan 2, 2024
Do they wait for lower rates in the future or borrow what they need today? It’s a question of cost versus opportunity.
Fueled by federal dollars, commercial construction is booming
May 1, 2023
The resilience of this usually interest rate-sensitive sector makes the Fed’s goal of taming inflation that much harder.
Manufacturers have been spending a lot on construction
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Justin Ho
Apr 3, 2023
Construction in the manufacturing sector has been booming over the last year, thanks in part to Federal encouragement. That said, the U.S. economy still relies on foreign manufacturing.
Higher mortgage rates could make the housing supply problem worse
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Matt Levin
Apr 1, 2022
Homebuilders already face higher prices for materials. More expensive loans could affect construction for years.
Facing shortages of construction materials and labor, builders try to be flexible
Aug 2, 2021
Often that means negotiating what gets done when.
Facing "grim" outlook, construction industry awaits Biden infrastructure plan
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Amy Scott
Feb 1, 2021
The new administration is expected to unveil a $2 trillion proposal this month.
For public good, not for profit.
COVID recession puts damper on large construction projects
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Andy Uhler
Nov 17, 2020
The Houston area lost the most construction jobs of any big city over the last year.
Does a dip in construction spending indicate an economic slowdown?
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Ben Bradford
Aug 1, 2019
Construction spending fell more than a percentage point in June, the second drop in two months.