According to Q2 update to 2013 Equipment Leasing and Finance U.S. Economic Outlook, investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 5.6% in 2013. Q2 report predicts growth in first half of year will be limited by relatively weak demand and fiscal policy uncertainty. By second half of 2013, investment activity is expected to accelerate due to improving housing sector, resurgence of U.S. manufacturing, energy renaissance, and relief from policy uncertainty.
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