Capital goods orders are not robust, but neither are they declining, despite all the bad news out there. Notably, there is nothing like the weakness we typically see in recessions. Businesses are still investing in new plant and equipment, and that is the seed corn for future growth in productivity, so this is a healthy sign.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Capital goods orders still healthy
Capital goods orders are not robust, but neither are they declining, despite all the bad news out there. Notably, there is nothing like the weakness we typically see in recessions. Businesses are still investing in new plant and equipment, and that is the seed corn for future growth in productivity, so this is a healthy sign.
Scott,
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Chaim from Brooklyn, NY
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