Conditions Favorable for a Capex Comeback

After accelerated business investments did not materialize last year, economists and investors are anticipating a growth in capital expenditures in 2014 on aging capital stock and favorable economic conditions.

Published Apr. 7, 2014

Sources: Bureau of Economic Analysis; Scott Baker, Nicholas Bloom and Steven J. Davis at www.PolicyUncertainty.com; data compiled by Bloomberg

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