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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Economics
Retail activity stabilizes, easing concerns about consumer spending
Retail sales rebounded in January despite big declines in motor vehicle and gasoline sales. Gains in core sales helped to…
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Economics
Retail activity plunges, raising questions about the strength of the economy
Retail sales tumbled by the largest amount in over nine years in December 2018, providing a disappointing end to what…
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