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Freightonomics podcast
How sustainable are current trucking volumes?
Anthony and Zach discuss the booming freight market and reasons why it will or will not sustain into July as well as the implications for…
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Chart of the Week
Are freight volumes here to stay? The great debate continues
Chart of the Week: Outbound Tender Volume Index– USA SONAR: OTVI.USA After experiencing one of the most volatile periods in history over the past two months, freight…
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Freightonomics podcast
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What’s 10th century Korean pottery got to do with it? – Freightonomics [podcast]
Anthony and Zach discuss the recent Celadon shutdown and how it lines up with current freight market conditions; a disappointing manufacturing sector; consumers appear to…
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Today's Pickup
Today’s Pickup: Saudi Arabia threatens to flood oil market if OPEC members don’t cap production
Saudi Arabia angry at low oil prices; consumer spend set to increase during holiday season; European wine production battles climate change.
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Economics
Mixed signs from the economy as sales climb, industrial output declines
Retail remains a rare source of strength in the economy while manufacturing struggles
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Economics
GDP growth slipped in the second quarter, and revisions reveal weaker 2018 growth
GDP growth slowed to a 2.1 percent pace in the second quarter, as strengthening consumer spending was offset by weakness elsewhere
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FreightWaves NOW
FreightWaves NOW – June 3, 2019
Today on FreightWaves NOW, we give you quick hitters on volumes, the headhaul index, and a look at the latest consumer spending. Something here for…
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