Economics

Capex Booms as Companies Prepare for a Post-Pandemic World

  • Capital spending seen higher across all regions and sectors
  • Expenditure especially strong in semiconductors and software
Photographer: Lauryn Ishak/Bloomberg
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Global companies from noodle makers to semiconductor giants are spending on new plants and machinery in ways they haven’t done for years.