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Newsby Evan LockridgeAugust 18, 2015

Economic Watch: Homebuilding Best in Years

The U.S. housing market continues to improve, with new home starts hitting their highest level in seven years and builder optimism the best in nearly a decade.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeAugust 14, 2015

Economic Watch: Factory Activity, Wholesale Prices, Consumer Confidence

The amount of activity at the nation’s factories, mines and utilities turned in its best performance in eight months during July, according to a new Federal Reserve report on Friday.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeAugust 13, 2015

For-Hire Freight Activity Mixed During June

A measure of the amount of for-hire freight movements in the U.S. posted mixed numbers for June, according to new Transportation Department figures.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeAugust 13, 2015

Economic Watch: Retail Sales Recover Following Slump

U.S. consumers showed a new willingness to spend more money last month, an indication there may be increasing momentum in the economy.

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Articlesby Evan LockridgeAugust 11, 2015

Commentary: Regulatory Drag and the Driver Shortage

Despite projections of an economic slowdown, upcoming regulations could still require fleets to find large numbers of new drivers.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeAugust 10, 2015

Earnings Watch: XPO Logistics, Echo Global Logistics

Two varied freight transportation and logistics providers recently reported second quarter earnings, with one showing a big leap in business following two purchases while the other moved into the red, but only slightly.

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Articlesby Evan LockridgeAugust 10, 2015

Commentary: The Coming Headwinds

The trucking industry has enjoyed prosperity in recent years but as the recovery continues, some analysts are projecting a slowdown.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeAugust 7, 2015

Economic Watch: Trucking, Overall Employment Improve

As for-hire trucking employment hit its highest level in more than eight years, total non-farm employment in the U.S. increased by 215,000 jobs while the unemployment rate remained unchanged.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeAugust 5, 2015

Economic Watch: Job Gains Moderate, Service Sector Jumps

Even as service sector growth surged in July, a lackluster employment report is leading to more speculation on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its September meeting.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeAugust 4, 2015

Earnings Watch: Roadrunner Transportation, USA Truck

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. on Tuesday reported increases for both profit and revenue for the second quarter of the year.

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