081826 CapEx Signals Remain Constructive
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081826资本支出信号依然积极
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SMBC remains constructive on Q3 capital expenditures, forecasting a 10% QoQ annualized gain, supported by accelerating nondefense capital goods shipments despite a modest deceleration in business equipment production.
- Institution
- SMBC
- Published
- 08/18/2026
- Research topic
- Capital Expenditures · US Macroeconomy · Industrial Production
- Time horizon
- Current · July-September 2026 · Medium-term
Key arguments
- Business equipment production grew 0.8% m/m in July, but if sustained, would represent a modest deceleration from recent quarters.
- Shipments of nondefense capital goods are accelerating notably, providing a positive signal for CapEx.
- The strong correlation between business equipment production and real capital expenditures underpins the optimistic outlook.
- AI buildout continues to drive capital expenditures, supporting the constructive view.
Key numbers
- July business equipment production growth
- 0.8% m/m
- Forecasted Q3 real capital expenditure growth
- 10% QoQar
Main risks
- A sustained deceleration in business equipment production could weaken the CapEx outlook.
- Potential external shocks or policy changes could impact capital spending plans.
Corresponding source evidence
shipments of nondefense capital goods, another key CapEx proxy, continue to accelerate notably.
· CurrentWhile July’s 0.8% m/m growth rate, if sustained through August and September, would represent a modest deceleration from recent quarters
· July-September 2026The business equipment subcomponent of the Fed’s monthly industrial production report has taken on added importance in recent years due to its strong correlation with real capital expenditures in the GDP accounts
· Medium-term
Conditions / invalidation
- if sustained through August and September
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