Tax-code changes and rising fed funds rate could slow PE HVAC activity

Proposed tax-code changes and, more immediately, increases to the federal funds rate (which PE firms borrow against) are cited as factors that could dampen the pace of PE HVAC investment.

“Moves by the government impact the ability of PE firms to make large investments. President Joe Biden has proposed several changes to the tax code that would damper activity.”

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