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Economics: ITR forecast signals return to ‘normalized’ growth

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But what they didn’t get right in the media was that exports out of the United States in the first quarter of ’22 were at a record high level.”. There’s no reason for it, no reason to be worried about it,” Beaulieu stated. A rise in exports during the period actually bodes well for the U.S. market, Beaulieu noted. “We

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Exclusive: Boen and Somerset—A dynamic duo

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In 2026, if we were close to $600 million that would be very good. We’ve put a lot of money putting displays across the United States. Somerset is obviously a much bigger business, so the percentage growth is not going to be as great. Hardy: Let’s say today, combined revenue of the Bauwerk Group is $400 million.

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Economics: Headwinds will moderate growth in 2024 

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Yes, I think 2024 and 2025 will be tough, but in 2026 you’ll find that lending standards will begin to ease again.” Impact of Israel-Hamas conflict on the U.S. “The mountain of debt that needs to be cleared from office buildings in particular, especially over the next three years, is mind-numbing. Lowering interest rates will help.

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