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Supply Chains
ISM: US manufacturing continues to hum despite supply chain challenges
Manufacturing grew at a moderate pace in June, continuing a 13-month hot streak.
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Economics
Survey data shows slowing economy as tariffs loom
ISM data in both the service sector and manufacturing sector suggest the economy is slowing and recent tariffs could make things worse
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Economics
Survey data shows upcoming improvement in manufacturing, softening service sector
Survey data from the manufacturing and service sectors continue to point towards growth in the overall economy. Manufacturing activity rebounded nicely in March, while readings…
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Chart of the Week
Flatbed outlook for 2019 looks significantly worse compared to 2018
Manufacturing numbers are not looking as robust after a booming early 2018. The flatbed freight market may be in line for a big correction as…
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Economics
Domestic manufacturing holds own in February, though slightly down from prior month, ISM reports
Exports improve sequentially, raw materials price ease again.
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Economics
U.S. manufacturing rebounded in January after poor December, ISM says; new orders surge, raw materials prices fall
New orders bounce significantly, raw materials prices fall.
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Chart of the Week
Air Cargo rate from Hong Kong to North America correlates with single North American trucking lane rate
How can air cargo and dry van spot market rates be related? Could the movement of these two seemingly unrelated rates provide more evidence the…
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Chart of the Week
Purchasing Managers Index drops; shipment volumes next?
The falling Purchasing Managers Index tends to be correlated with the general freight market, the Cass Freight Shipment Index illustrates this. Is it time for…
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Economics
American shippers and carriers react to signs of economic slowdown
The first week of 2019 saw three of America’s largest companies announce revenue expectation reductions, signaling a potential cooling of the U.S. shipping market.
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Economics
Monthly ISM index showed considerable softening in December
Supply and purchasing managers look for geopolitical clarity.
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