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Investors Torn: Bubble Fears Amid Record Construction Spending

10/20/2025

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Investors worry about equity exposure amid fears of a market bubble.
A fund manager survey notes a paradox: high equity exposure coexists with valuation skepticism.
Construction spending in the United States is at a record pace, but politics and permit delays could push revenue timelines.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says market risks differ from past crises, with damage in markets.
Investors should focus on tangible metrics, like construction progress.

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Story summary

Investors worry about equity exposure amid fears of a market bubble.
A fund manager survey notes a paradox: high equity exposure coexists with valuation skepticism.
Construction spending in the United States is at a record pace, but politics and permit delays could push revenue timelines.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says market risks differ from past crises, with damage in markets.
Investors should focus on tangible metrics, like construction progress.