Bob Costello
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Trucking Downtick Points to Slower Economy
Two indirect barometers for the U.S. economy were released on Tuesday, both of which are transportation related.
National 25 March 2015 17:01 -
NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index; Trucking Volume Trends
The National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index reached its second-highest level since September 2013; the American Trucking Associations' volume index remained unchanged last month.
National 28 October 2014 14:09 -
Fitch Affirms Stable Outlook for U.S. Debt; Trucking Index Edges Up in February
The rating agency Fitch affirmed various kinds of U.S. public debt at a rating of AAA, with a stable outlook. The for-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.8 percent in February.
National 24 March 2014 14:04 -
Housing Indexes, Truck Hauling, Coincident Indexes Up
House price appreciation continued in May, rising 0.7 percent from the previous month. The American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, which is an indirect measurement of economic activity nationwide, edged 0.1 percent higher in June after surging 2.1 percent in May. And coincident indexes increased in 29 states.
National 24 July 2013 13:54 -
Home Prices Climbing; Truck Tonnage Drops; Philly Coincident Indexes Up
American home values continued to climb in April. The American Trucking Association's For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 0.2 percent in April after rising 0.9 percent in March. And Philly Coincident Indexes increased in 47 states over the past three months.
National 22 May 2013 14:37