Figures on retail sales and manufacturing Jan. 15 showed the world鈥檚 largest economy ended the year on a weak note, and the start of 2016 wasn鈥檛 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, 2016GovernmentBusiness
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, 2015GovernmentBusiness
Americans' Outlook for US Economy Declines to Four-Month Low
Americans鈥 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, 2015GovernmentBusiness
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, 2014GovernmentBusiness
FTR Trucking Conditions Index Increases in January
FTR鈥檚 Trucking Conditions Index rose to 8.82 in January, reflecting a 鈥渧ery positive environment鈥 in the trucking business, the transportation forecasting firm said.
March 6, 2014GovernmentBusinessFuel
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, 2014GovernmentBusiness
Obama: Economy Ready for 鈥楤reakthrough鈥 in 2014
President Obama projected that 2014 would be a 鈥渂reakthrough year鈥 for the U.S. economy.
December 23, 2013GovernmentBusiness
Economic Growth Will Benefit Trucking in 2014, ATA鈥檚 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, 2013GovernmentBusiness
Economy, Trucking to Improve in 2014, Analysts Say
ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 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 CoverageGovernmentBusiness
Economy, Trucking To Improve in 2014, Analysts Say
ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 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