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Weekly Transportation Update: Real Consumer Spending Rises While Existing Home Sales Fall

Written by The FTR Experts | 2/27/23 2:30 PM

Real consumer spending posts largest increase since March 2021. 


  • Sales of existing homes fall for the 12th straight month, but sales of new homes rise sharply. 
  •  Trucking and parcel post record revenues in 2022, but trucking sees sharp drop in Q4. 
  •  Dry van and refrigerated spot rates cool further in the latest week. 
  •  The latest railroad employment figures are a cause for concern.