Sales of both new and existing homes declined in April versus March, but the difference in y/y performance was notable as the steady declines in existing-home sales during 2023 and increases in new-home sales in early 2023 have largely ended.
- New orders for durable manufactured goods move a bit higher.
- For-hire trucking revenues were down 5% y/y in the first quarter.
- Spot rates rise during International Roadcheck but not as much as they usually do.
- Improving coal volumes make for less negative y/y carload volume.