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April Ends Like a Fading Mushroom: Big Growth Questions Ahead
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Class 8 Truck Orders Hit Post-Pandemic Low Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Economic Headwinds
forecastingfreightcast
From Mental Health to Market Intelligence: A Conversation with FTR’s COO, Jami Sargent
truckingemploymentjobspodcast
English Proficiency by the Numbers: A Look at Today’s Truck Driver Enforcement
forecastingfreightcast
Economic Outlook: Tariffs, Trade Tensions, and Rising Uncertainty
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Navigating Rail and Intermodal Trends Amidst Tariff Uncertainty
forecastingfreightcast
From Data to Decisions: Eric Starks on the Heart and History of FTR
truckingemploymentjobspodcast
Flatbed Spot Loads Take a Hit After Long Climb
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Truck Freight Recovery Postponed: February TCI Shows Mixed Signals
forecastingfreightcast
How Freight•cast™ Connects the Dots: From Economic Shifts to Modal Splits
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Why Understanding the Difference Leads to Better Decision-Making
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U.S. Trailer Orders Defy Expectations in March—but Will Tariffs Disrupt Momentum?
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Inside FTR’s Forecasting Brain: A Conversation with CEO Jonathan Starks
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What Just Happened With Tariffs? And What It Could Mean for Freight and Inflation
truckingemploymentjobspodcast
What’s behind March’s jump in trucking jobs?
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Volatile Week, Uncertain Future: What You Need to Know About the Latest Economic Outlook
forecastingfreightcast
The Power of Market Intelligence: A Conversation with Avery Vise
forecastingfreightcast
Tariffs, Trucking, and Trouble: How Policy Could Spark Stagflation
forecastingfreightcast
Economic Outlook: The Fallout from Tariff Day
forecastingfreightcast
Global Tariffs Shake Up Freight and Trade: What You Need to Know
truckingemploymentjobspodcast
Flatbeds take the spotlight as spot market heats up
class 8 trucksforecasting
March Class 8 Orders Drop: What Fleets Are (and Aren’t) Doing Right Now
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Tariff Developments and Rail Regulatory Updates: What to Know Ahead of April 2nd
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Shippers Catch a Brief Tailwind Amid Shifting Trade Winds
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Tariffs, Tension, and Tumbling Confidence: A Fragile Start to Q2
forecastingfreightcast
Mid-March Market Outlook: Recovery Amid Rising Uncertainty
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U.S. Trailer Orders Hold Strong Despite Market Uncertainty
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Spot Market Update: Flatbed Rates and Volume Surge
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Five Keys to Successfully Turn Data into Intelligence
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TCI for January at -2.56 Mirrors December’s Positive Reading
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Trucking Employment Declines in February; Revisions Show Industry Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels
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Rail Traffic Rebounds After Winter Disruptions
truckingemploymentjobspodcast
Tariffs Drive Record-Breaking Surge in U.S. Imports
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Class 8 Truck Orders Drop Amid Rising Tariff Concerns and Economic Uncertainty
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Shippers Conditions Index Turns Negative in December, Reflecting Market Volatility
forecastingfreightcast
Building a Complete Picture of Freight Markets: Tons, Loads, and Ton Miles
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Leveraging Cross-Functional Collaboration for Market Intelligence Excellence
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Mexico Surges Ahead: Inbound U.S. Truck Crossings Hit New Highs in 2024
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Rail Traffic Trends: A Weak Start to 2025 Amid Shifting Market Dynamics
forecastingfreightcast
Economic Turbulence in February 2025: A Market Under Pressure
truckingemploymentjobspodcast
Retail Sales Take a Hit in January: What It Means for Trucking and the Broader Economy
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January U.S. Trailer Orders Show Strong Year-Over-Year Growth, but Headwinds Persist
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Trucking Market Conditions: December TCI and the Impact of Tariffs
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Market Changes Amid Tariffs and Inflation Worries
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Trucking Payroll Employment: A Revised Perspective on the Market
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The Market Intelligence Champion: How to Identify the Right Leader for Your Organization
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Global Trade Disruptions: Navigating the Latest Tariff Shifts
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Market Volatility, Inflation Concerns, and Manufacturing Recovery
forecastingfreightcast
The Backbone of Freight Forecasting: Understanding FTR’s Freight•cast™ Economic Model
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Consumer Spending Gains in December Driven by Durable Goods Purchases
forecastingfreightcast
Market Volatility and AI Disruption
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Class 8 Truck Orders Fall Below Seasonal Expectations Amid Tariff Uncertainty
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Housing Market Trends: Rising Sales and Shifting Inventory Dynamics
EconomyTariffs
Special Look at Trade and Tariffs: Navigating Uncertainty in 2025
Rail IndustryRegulatory Updates
Rail Industry Shifts Under Trump Administration: Key Regulatory & Policy Updates
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Shippers Conditions Index Improves in November Due Mostly to Fuel Costs
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Laying the Foundation: The First Steps to Building Your Market Intelligence Process
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Continuing the Conversation: Answers & Insights
Tariffstransportation intelligence
Consumer Demand: Optimism vs. Caution in a Shifting Economic Landscape
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Why Intelligence Gives You the Competitive Edge
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Industrial Production and Manufacturing: December’s Boost
Tariffstransportation intelligence
Navigating Changes in the Regulatory Environment: Trucking and Rail Perspectives
Tariffstransportation intelligence
Tariffs and Their Ripple Effects: Key Insights for Strategic Planning
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How to Embed TI into your Organization's DNA
Tariffstransportation intelligence
Understanding the Scope of Presidential Power on Tariffs
TCIforecasting
Trucking Conditions Index for November Shows Optimistic Outlook for Carriers
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A Look at December’s Transportation Employment Trends
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Understanding the Role of Utilities in Industrial Production and Transportation
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Port Strike Averted: A Recap of the ILA-USMX Negotiations
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A Look into Demand and Freight Indicators
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Delivering great data for good decisions!
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December Class 8 Net Orders: Key Insights for Strategic Planning in 2025
How to Integrate Market Intelligence into Your Business Processes
Why 2025 Demands a Fresh Approach to Transportation Costs
EconomyFreight VolumesRailTruckload RatesTruck FreightWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Price inflation was a bit stronger in November for consumers and businesses
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Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 227,000 payroll jobs in November as unemployment ticks up
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Weekly Transportation Update: Housing starts and permits fade in October as backlog declines
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Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing production falls in October
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Weekly Transportation Update: Election of President Trump likely to shake up trade, labor policies
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Weekly Transportation Update: Imports, consumer spending fuel a strong freight economy in Q3
EconomyFreight VolumesRailTruckload RatesTruck FreightWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Sales of new and existing homes were mixed in September
EconomyFreight VolumesRailTruckload RatesTruck FreightWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Hurricanes, Boeing strike hit industrial production in September
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Weekly Transportation Update: Consumer price increases hold steady in September
EconomyFreight VolumesRailTruckload RatesTruck FreightWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: East/Gulf Coast container terminal strike suspended after three days
EconomyFreight VolumesRailTruckload RatesTruck FreightWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Real consumer spending was sluggish in August as inflation cooled
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Weekly Transportation Update: The Fed cuts the target federal funds rate by half a point
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Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 142,000 payroll jobs in August; the unemployment rate edges lower.
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Weekly Transportation Update: Vehicle purchases spur consumer spending; personal saving rate sinks.
EconomyFreight VolumesRailTruckload RatesTruck FreightWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Home sales rise in July, especially sales of new homes
EconomyFreight VolumesRailTruckload RatesTruck FreightWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Automotive output, Hurricane Beryl hit industrial activity in July
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Weekly Transportation Update: First-time claims for unemployment benefits fall sharply
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Weekly Transportation Update: The U.S. economy adds just 114,000 payroll jobs in July
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Weekly Transportation Update: The freight transportation economy posts strong gain in Q2
EconomyFreight VolumesRailTruckload RatesTruck FreightWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing output strengthens as automotive nearly matches its record
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Weekly Transportation Update: Consumer inflation falls m/m for the first time in just over four years
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Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 206,000 payroll jobs as the unemployment rate rises to 4.1%
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Weekly Transportation Update: Real consumer spending rises in May after downward revisions.
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Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing output rises in May and is basically flat y/y
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Weekly Transportation Update: May sees no inflation at either the consumer or producer level
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Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 272,000 payroll jobs in May; unemployment ticks up
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Real consumer spending on goods falls in April
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Sales of new and existing homes decline in April
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Industrial production and retail sales were flat in April versus March
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Wholesale sector sales decline more than inventories in March
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. economy adds 175,000 payroll jobs in April
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. economic growth slowed in Q1, but strong goods imports were a factor
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Automotive production was quite strong in March
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Consumer inflation rose in March at the same rate as February
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 303,000 payroll jobs in March as unemployment dips
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Durable goods orders edge higher in February
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Housing starts rebound in February after weather-induced drop
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing’s February gain fails to offset January drop in output
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 275,000 payroll jobs in February
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Consumer spending on goods falls sharply in January
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Sales of existing homes on the rise
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Retail sales decline in January, but weather might have been a factor
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Wholesale inventories rise in December but so do sales
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 353,000 payroll jobs, seasonally adjusted, in January
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: The economy sees solid growth in Q4 as does the freight economy
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing output holds steady as automotive continues recovery
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Consumer inflation ticks up in December but remains fairly cool
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Automotive sector rebound bolsters manufacturing output
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. adds 199,000 payroll jobs in November
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Retail inventories aside from automotive are extraordinarily lean.
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing holds steady aside from inevitable automotive drop
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Wholesale inventories were leaner in September
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Economic growth and the freight economy were robust in Q3
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Freight Economy Sinks as Overall Economy Grows
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Weekly Transportation Update: Historically Strong Auto Output Falls in Short-Term
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Core Consumer Inflation Lowest in Almost Two Years
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Weekly Transportation Update: Employment Growth Cools in June
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Weekly Transportation Update: Housing Starts Surge as Existing Homes Sales Flounder
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Weekly Transportation Update: Auto and Light Truck Sales Decline But Remain Above 2022 Average
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Weekly Transportation Update: Job Openings Rise for First Time Since December
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Weekly Transportation Update: Core Capital Goods Orders Rise in April
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Retail Sales Hold Steady
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Unemployment Hits 54-Year Low
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Housing Starts Ease After Strong February
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Inflation Cools While Job Growth Impresses
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Weekly Transportation Update: Job Openings Fall For Second Straight Month
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Industrial Production Weaker As Automotive Drives Retail Inventory Growth
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Existing Home Sales Trend Upward After Long Fall
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Lean Retail Inventories Reduce Prospects for Correction
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: U.S. Jobs Rise Overall While Trucking Jobs Drop
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Mortgage Rates Rise While Diesel Prices Fall
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Real Consumer Spending Rises While Existing Home Sales Fall
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Manufacturing and Retail Make Up For Weak Housing Starts
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Victory For Carriers in Chassis Choice Case
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Unemployment Plummets to Levels Not Seen in 50 Years
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Weekly Transportation Update: A Growing Economy Does Little For Freight Demand
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Retail Sales Decline as Manufacturing Output Drops
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Weekly Transportation Update: Falling Gas Prices Ease Consumer Spending
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Inflation Eases But Remains a Worry
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: GDP Rises as Goods Transport Falls
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Weekly Transportation Update: September Strong for Production and Manufacturing
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: New Home Sales Surprise with a Sharp Rebound
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Weekly Transportation Update: Production Dips Due to Weaker Utilities Output
EconomyWTU
Weekly Transportation Update: Falling Fuel Prices Hit Wholesalers Hard
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Morning Coffee: Stocks Week Ends on Down Note
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Electric Engines: The Future is Here
EconomyMorning Coffee
Morning Coffee: Wall Street Ends Lower in Three Major Indexes
Economy2022
The Economy: Recession? Or a Near Miss?
Economy2022
2022 Mid-Year Look Around
State of Freight TODAYInsightsConstruction
Insights: Coal Industry
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Enemy No. 1: Inflation
State of Freight TODAYInsightsConstruction
Insights: Construction Industry
State of Freight TODAYInsightsUkraineRussia
Insights: Russia-Ukraine Conflict
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Transportation Update | March 2022
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Semiconductors: What Are They and Why Is There a Shortage?
State of Freight TODAYInsightsPaper
Insights: Paper Industry
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Intermodal Challenges Persist
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C-Suite Synopsis: Freight Transportation for February 2022
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February Preliminary Orders: Class 8 Truck & Trailer
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Transportation Update | February 2022
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Artificial Intelligence: Its Promises and Risks
Consumer Spendinginflationsupply chainRisksforecast
Forecast risks abound heading into 2022
Economypandemic recoveryRisks
The Global Economy: Opportunities and Risk in 2022
State of Freight TODAYInsightsOilGas
Insights: Oil and Gas Industry
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Transportation Update | January 2022
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Class 8 Truck & Trailer Preliminary Orders
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Intermodal at a glance | November 2021
EconomyState of Freight TODAY
Transportation Update | U.S. Economy
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C-Suite Synopsis: Freight Transportation for November 2021
Trucking & Shippers Conditions Indices
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Virtual Series Sessions Available
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C-Suite Synopsis: Freight Transportation for September 2021
Economypandemic recovery
Perspectives on the U.S. and Global Recovery
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Trucking capacity through the last decade
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Revising data | FTR's Freight•cast and FED Industrial Production data
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C-Suite Synopsis for July 2021
Economypandemic recovery
The global economy: prospects and challenges
Driversdriver shortageunemployment
Why aren’t we getting more truck drivers?
EconomyintermodalRailDriversspot marketfreight demandjobs
Transportation Update | June 2021
Economypandemic recovery
Changes are coming to the U.S. economy: Things to watch for in coming months
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Transportation Update | May 2021
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U.S. Economic Outlook | April/May, 2021
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Economy discussion: We do not recommend complacency
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Ake’s Take: Retail Sales Are Vibrant – Where Is The Money Going?
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