Definitions

capital goods

NOUN

materials used in the production of goods

Synonyms

WEAK

assets available funds available means available resources black-ink items capital capitalization cash flow financial resources liquid assets pluses producer goods stock in trade

Example Sentences

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However, with elevated energy prices likely to weigh on the global economy, Yamaguchi expects demand for Japanese products to fade, especially for non-AI-related capital goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

If there is further derisking then, JPMorgan’s call is to “use the weakness to add” and their recommended sectors are capital goods, semiconductors and consumer cyclicals.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

The losers are sectors that depend on oil as an input, such as capital goods manufacturers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

US imports of capital goods like computer accessories and telecommunications equipment picked up in the month.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

It differs from other capital goods in that it does not wear out and require renewing.

From Essentials of Economic Theory As Applied to Modern Problems of Industry and Public Policy by Clark, John Bates