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Promising growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector is on the horizon, with thanks going to the Biden administration's signature bills: the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act. Goldman Sachs projects:
Significantly, Arizona stands out, with around one-third of the total private investment planned here, a nod to significant commitments from giants like TSMC and Intel.
Source: Axios
In the midst of rising inflation and economic uncertainties, #industrial markets across the country posted sluggish figures compared to one year ago. The #manufacturing sector and #nearshoring efforts will drive demand in the coming quarters.
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