Figures on retail sales and manufacturing Jan. 15 showed the world’s largest economy ended the year on a weak note, and the start of 2016 wasn’t better. The one saving grace was a pickup in consumer confidence, but that was mainly because households believed inflation will be low, making subdued wage gains look good by comparison.
January 15, 2016Government, Business
Economic Growth in US Cracking Under Strain of Global Slowdown
Government, Business
Economy Grows More Than First Estimated on U.S. Stockpiles
The U.S. economy expanded at a faster pace in the third quarter than previously reported, reflecting a smaller hit from efforts to rein in bloated inventories.
November 24, 2015Government, Business
Americans' Outlook for US Economy Declines to Four-Month Low
Americans’ expectations for the economy sank to a four-month low in September as households fretted about financial markets and a global economic slowdown.
September 17, 2015Government, Business
Economy Continues to Expand Modestly, Fed Says
The economy continued to expand modestly from late February to early April in most of the country, and transportation generally strengthened in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said.
April 16, 2014Government, Business
FTR Trucking Conditions Index Increases in January
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index rose to 8.82 in January, reflecting a “very positive environment†in the trucking business, the transportation forecasting firm said.
March 6, 2014Government, Business, Fuel
US to Tighten Fuel Rules
President Obama last week said he would seek an additional set of carbon-dioxide emissions and fuel-economy improvements for heavy- and medium-duty trucks that would go beyond standards that take effect this year and in 2017.
February 24, 2014Government, Business
Obama: Economy Ready for ‘Breakthrough’ in 2014
President Obama projected that 2014 would be a “breakthrough year†for the U.S. economy.
December 23, 2013Government, Business
Economic Growth Will Benefit Trucking in 2014, ATA’s Costello Says
The U.S. economy should pick up next year to grow at a 2.5% pace and stimulate trucking demand, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said.
December 12, 2013Government, Business
Economy, Trucking to Improve in 2014, Analysts Say
ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking and U.S. economic trends continue along a familiar path of slow, steady improvement that is likely to carry into next year, three industry experts said.
October 21, 2013Special Coverage, Government, Business
Economy, Trucking To Improve in 2014, Analysts Say
ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking and U.S. economic trends continue along a familiar path of slow, steady improvement that is likely to carry into next year, three industry experts said
October 20, 2013