NAFTA Surface Trade Rises 7.5%
Surface trade among the United States, Canada and Mexico rose 7.5% in September from the same month last year, the Department of Transportation said Monday.
December 1, 2008ISM Manufacturing Index Falls to 26-Year Low
U.S. manufacturing activity contracted at the fastest pace in 26 years last month, the Institute for Supply Management said Monday.
December 1, 2008October Construction Spending Drops 1.2%
Construction spending fell 1.2% in October, the Commerce Department said Monday.
December 1, 2008N.J. Turnpike Rates Rise Monday
Higher tolls on the New Jersey Turnpike take effect Monday, with discounts in place for trucking firms that spend at least $10,000 a month in tolls, the Asbury Park (N.J.) Press reported.
December 1, 2008Navistar to Seek 2010 Delay
Truck and engine maker Navistar Inc. said it will take a “leadership role” in trying to convince Congress and the new administration to delay full implementation of 2010 heavy-duty truck engine emission mandates.
December 1, 2008Tires: Global Imports Begin to Slow
There are signs that the rise of global tire imports to the United States is beginning to slow as the economy weakens and costs increase.
December 1, 2008Consumer Sentiment Index Shows Decline
U.S. consumer confidence fell more than forecast this month, Bloomberg reported.
November 26, 2008New Home Sales Fall 5.3% in September
New home sales fell 5.3% in October to a 17-year low, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
November 26, 2008Chicago Manufacturing Index Slows
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region contracted in November at the fastest pace since April 1982, the National Association of Purchasing Management said Wednesday.
November 26, 2008Personal Spending Falls in October
Consumer personal spending dropped 1% in October, the biggest drop since the 2001 contraction, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
November 26, 2008