2016 capex estimates plummet

27 August 2015

 

Capital expenditure in the second quarter was weaker than anticipated and declined by 4% compared to the previous quarter. Equipment spending fell by 1.2% and building/structure spending fell by 5.6%. Estimate 3 for 2015/16 capex plans was $114.8bn, 10% higher than May’s Estimate 2 of $104bn but well down on the previous year’s Estimate 3 of $145bn. Given the relationship (see below chart) between the capex plans and actual expenditure,...

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