Treasury Sec. Bessent on capex: I think things are going to take off between now and Labor Day

Labor Market Overview - Unemployment rate decreased to 41% [1] - Job creation was significantly influenced by state and local government hiring [2] - Monthly job reports can be volatile and influenced by factors such as teacher hiring cycles [3] Economic Outlook & Policy Impact - Tax bill passage is expected to accelerate private sector growth [4] - Companies have been hesitant to invest due to uncertainty surrounding the tax bill [4] - Full expensing on equipment and factories is anticipated to stimulate capital expenditure (capex) [5] - Increased capex is expected to lead to construction jobs and subsequent hiring for new plants [5]