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Economics
Sales surging but the retail apocalypse continues
Using data from FreightWaves SONAR, economist Ibrahiim Bayaan writes about the state of the U.S. retail market and what is ahead for this key sector.
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American Shipper
U.S.-China trade war poses greatest threat to commercial vehicle forecasts
The on-again, off-again trade war between the U.S. and China is a great threat to commercial vehicle forecasts, already buffeted by too many trucks and…
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Economics
Positive news for freight demand as retail and manufacturing advance
Economic data from the goods side of the economy continued to trend in a positive direction in June, as both retail sales and industrial production…
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Economics
July Economic Roundup
The economic roundup summarizes recent developments in the macroeconomy as they relate to freight demand, and highlights key trends worth watching in the upcoming month.
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Economics
Retail and industrial activity improve, providing some stability for freight
Retail and industrial activity improved, providing some stability for freight Economic data from the goods side of the economy showed some signs of life in…
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Economics
More troubling signs for freight demand, as retail, manufacturing slip
Economic data from the goods side of the economy continued to underperform in April, as both retail sales and industrial production unexpectedly declined during the…
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Economics
Retail activity surges in March as temporary factors subside
Retail sales rebounded in March, rising by the largest amount in over a year. Growth was brod-based during the month, with most areas in the…
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Economics
Retail activity slips, reviving concerns about the economy
Retail activity declined unexpectedly in February, as poor weather contributed to the loss in momentum for consumer spending
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Economics
April Economic Roundup
The monthly economic roundup summarizes key developments in the macroeconomy over the past month and highlights trends worth watching headed into April.
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FreightWaves NOW
FreightWaves NOW – March 11, 2019
On today's episode, Nick Austin and Zach Strickland discuss how winter weather is impacting tender rejections and look at retail sales and ULSD rack prices.
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