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Weekly Transportation Update: Core Capital Goods Orders Rise in April

Written by The FTR Experts | 5/30/23 1:00 PM

Consumer spending on goods outpaced services in April.

  • New orders for core capital goods rose in April.
  • Sales of new single-family homes rose after downward revision of March estimate.
  • Van spot rates surged during International Roadcheck week.
  • Rail and intermodal volume largely is stuck in a status quo.