Business Investment
Coverage of Business Investment in the Nexus archive.
- U.S. economy slowed in the spring as Iran war weighed on growth — but consumers held up
The U.S. economy slowed in the spring due to the Iran war's impact on growth, but consumer spending increased by 3.2% and business investment remained strong, offsetting higher energy prices and rising imports.
- US economy grows at a sluggish 1.5% in second-quarter with inflation remaining stubbornly high
The U.S. economy grew at 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, down from 2.1% in Q1, driven by consumer spending and AI-related business investment but weighed by rising imports. Inflation, as measured by the Fed's PCE price index, remained above the 2% target at 3.7% year-over-year, prompting some Fed officials to push for rate hikes.
- GDP grew so-so 1.5% in the second quarter, but don’t be fooled. The economy was much stronger than it looked.
The U.S. GDP grew 1.5% in the second quarter, but the economy showed stronger performance due to consumer spending and business investment despite the ongoing Iran war.
- US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace in Q1 2026, up from a prior estimate of 1.6%, driven by surging business investment in AI and increased government spending post-shutdown. However, consumer spending declined due to higher gasoline prices linked to the Iran war, and residential investment fell 7.8%, marking a fifth consecutive quarterly drop.
- Mexico Slashes Red Tape to Lure Investors, Promising 30-Day Permits
Mexico's new presidential office promises investment approvals within 30 days, reducing business setup steps from 63 to 10. The measures were announced by President Sheinbaum during a June 10 briefing to attract investors.
- Japan’s Growth Holds Up Despite Drop in Business Investment
Japan's economic growth remains stable despite a decline in business investment. The country's growth holds up amid reduced business investment.