The Conference Board’s gauge decreased 1 point to 94.6, the lowest since April, data out Oct. 28 showed. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a reading of 93.4.
October 28, 2025Transportation Economy News Updates
Transportation economics news offers analysis and reporting on the economic forces shaping freight movement, supply chains and the broader trucking industry. This category highlights trends in freight demand, pricing, fuel costs, labor markets and trade dynamics that influence carrier strategy and industry performance. Articles also examine economic indicators, policy impacts and market shifts critical to understanding how financial trends affect logistics, investment and operational decision-making across the transportation sector.
Hopeful Economic Signs Dim, ATA’s Costello Says
American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello warns that businesses remain hamstrung by trade policy uncertainty, and said the true impact of tariffs has barely been felt.
October 28, 2025ATA’s Spear Hails Rollback of EV Mandates, Other Trucking Wins
ATA President Chris Spear emphasized the federation's active role in this year’s regulatory changes, including in a meeting with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump last summer.
October 27, 2025Amazon to Lay Off 30,000 as Cost Pressures Mount
CEO Andy Jassy previously signaled that Amazon’s workforce would get smaller as the company increases its use of artificial intelligence to complete tasks normally handled by people.Â
October 27, 2025Ryder Q3 Profit, Revenue Hold Steady in Weak Market
Executives told analysts the most recent quarter’s performance boded well for the coming quarters in spite of continued economic uncertainty. Overall, revenue was little changed.
October 26, 2025Trucking Increasingly Weary Over Lawsuit Abuse and Insurance
The 2025 ATRI Top Industry Issues report, released Oct. 26, found that the economy was the top concern among industry stakeholders for the third year in a row.
October 26, 2025‘Buckle Up,’ IMF Chief Warns Amid Economic Uncertainty
The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but Kristalina Georgieva says that resilience may not last.
October 8, 2025Trump’s Manufacturing Revival Faces Sharp Job Losses
Manufacturing payrolls fell for the fourth straight month in August, slipping by 12,000 from a month earlier, Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Sept. 5 showed.
September 5, 2025Freight Market Showed Hopeful Signs in Q2
The freight market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter despite ongoing issues preventing it from truly turning a corner, according to experts.
September 5, 2025Canada’s EQB Sees Sharpest Stock Drop Since 2020
High unemployment and interest rates have historically contributed to more people defaulting on their mortgages, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area.
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