The U.S. economy’s second-quarter rebound puts the expansion back on its familiar, steady path more than it heralds anything new and exciting.
July 28, 2017Transportation 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.
Bright Outlook for Industrial Sector, Economists Say at Summit
Business conditions have rebounded in 2017 for companies involved in manufacturing and commodities, and the outlook remains positive for the industrial sector, according to economists at the inaugural American Trucking Associations Economic Summit.
July 28, 2017Consumer Comfort Gain Reflects Steady Labor-Market Progress
More favorable attitudes about personal finances and the economy helped bolster Americans’ confidence last week, according to Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index figures released July 27.
July 27, 2017Business Equipment Orders Eased Last Month After Robust May
The U.S. economy is experiencing steady but slower growth in business investment as orders for capital equipment eased last month following a May increase that was bigger than previously reported, Commerce Department data showed July 27.
July 27, 2017Pace of US New-91ÊÓÆµ Sales Suggests Steady Housing Strength
The U.S. housing market is stabilizing near 10-year highs, according to government data July 26 that showed sales of new homes were slightly less than forecast.
July 26, 2017Pickup in Confidence Shows Americans Upbeat on Jobs, Economy
A four-month high in U.S. consumer confidence reflects Americans’ sunnier views on both their current situation and outlook, a positive sign for the economy, data from the New York-based Conference Board showed Tuesday.
July 25, 2017US 91ÊÓÆµ Resales Ease as Lean Inventory Drives Prices Higher
A slowdown in sales of previously owned U.S. homes shows how lean inventories are keeping prices elevated and limiting purchasing options, National Association of Realtors data showed July 24.
July 25, 2017IMF Sees US Fading as Global Growth Engine
The world is leaning less on its biggest economy to sustain the global recovery, according to the International Monetary Fund.
July 24, 2017Takeaways From ATA Economic Summit
ACT Research President Kenny Vieth and ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello discuss takeaways from the July 20, 2017, ATA Economic Summit with TT's Ari Ashe. The summit brought together economists from various industries.
July 20, 2017Editorial: A Matter of Perspective
Any artist will tell you that perspective matters when looking at a picture. A survey of the financial picture for industries that affect trucking, which was presented at an economic conference last week, is no different.
July 20, 2017