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Weekly Transportation Update: Durable goods orders edge higher in February

Written by The FTR Experts | 4/1/24 12:45 PM

This week's economic data has been sparse, showing minimal changes in manufacturing orders and new home sales for February. Transportation metrics like diesel prices and trucking spot rates have also remained steady.

 

  • Sales of new homes change little in February as sales prices continue to fall.
  • GDP in Q4 was slightly stronger than previously estimated.
  • Total trucking spot rates rise slightly in the latest week.
  • White House clears final rule on train crew staffing.