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Gene Marks discusses the steady business in construction and safety industries in the US amidst rising raw material costs and vigorous consumer spending.

15/16: Gene Marks observes steady business for construction and safety industries across the US . He notes that raw material costs have surged significantly. Despite inflation, consumer spending remains vigorous, with major retailers like Amazon reporting their strongest retail growth since the pandemic. 1900

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