Economic Outlook for 2025 with ATA's Bob Costello
Over the past two and a half years, the trucking industry has persevered through a freight rate recession amid an oversupply of capacity while also navigating supply chain disruptions and uncertainty. When will freight rates rebound, and how much recovery can we expect?
December 9, 2024Harris, Trump Campaigns Make Final Push Before Election Day
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump delivered their closing arguments to voters heading into Election Day as their campaigns draw to a conclusion.
Storms and Strikes Hold New Jobs to Just 12,000 in October
WASHINGTON — America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many temporarily off payrolls.
Economy Grows at Solid 2.8% Pace on Strong Consumer Spending
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July through September, with consumers helping drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates.
Fed Faces Trust Gap in Economic Management, New Data Show
The average level of trust in the Fed’s ability measured 3.2 on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 representing the highest trust. The authors also found a political divide among respondents.
Economy: ATA's Bob Costello Anticipates Freight Market Rebalancing
American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello on Oct. 14 highlighted how the freight market is set to slowly improve as equipment and demand rebalance.
October 23, 2024Trump Eyes Energy Emergency to Push Gasoline Below $2
A goal of sub-$2 gasoline, last seen during the pandemic shutdown that caused demand to collapse, would be difficult to achieve, since presidents have little control over pump prices.
September 5, 2024Trump Win Could Dent Future US GDP Growth, Goldman Warns
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. economists gamed out the potential economic implications of a Republican or Democratic victory in the November elections.
Port Traffic Booms Despite Recession Fears
The busiest port complex in the U.S. is churning through import volumes near the highs set during the pandemic despite worries about a cooling economy.
Economic Growth for Q1 Is Revised Up to a 1.4% Annual Rate
WASHINGTON — The economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through March, the government said in a slight upgrade from its previous estimate.