Wilmington Trust Senior Economist Rhea Thomas and M&T Commercial Equipment Finance Group Manager of Direct Originations Scott Weissmann analyzed the 2020 trajectory of capital expenditures and what to expect for the rest of 2021.Last fall, M&T Bank’s John Wolfe, Commercial Equipment Finance, wrote about the importance of preserving capital during the economic uncertainties caused by the pandemic.
As June is Pride month—which commemorates the long struggle for civil rights and equal justice for LGBTQ individuals—it’s an ideal time to look at this community in M&T and Wilmington Trust, as well as the clients and the neighborhoods we support. To take us through the way M&T Bank is focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, we spoke with Vice Chairman Kevin Pearson. Please see important disclosures at the end of the article.
The domestic COVID vaccine ramp is resulting in a quick drop in case counts. With this improvement in the public health situation at home and, to a lesser extent, abroad, restrictions on activities and travel are receding rapidly. We must answer the critical questions of how strong will the economic bounce be, how long will it last, and will inflation materially shorten this new economic cycle.
