Housing Starts Fall to 17-Year Low
Housing starts plunged 11.9% in March to the lowest level in 17 years, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
April 16, 2008Oil Closes at New Record Over $113 a Barrel
Oil prices jumped almost $2 Tuesday from Monday’s record, closing at a new all-time high of $113.79 a barrel, Bloomberg reported.
April 15, 2008Larger Trucks More Efficient, Reduce Emissions, Study Says
The use of heavier trucks can be an effective way for the industry to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, a new study by the American Transportation Research Institute said.
April 15, 2008FMCSA Issues CDL Learner’s Permit Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it intends to set new minimum standards for issuing learner’s permits to prospective commercial drivers and revise the knowledge and skills tests administered to people seeking commercial driver licenses.
April 15, 2008Diesel Average Tops $4 for First Time; Oil, Gas at Records
Diesel fuel’s national average price broke the $4 barrier for the first time, jumping 10.4 cents to $4.059 a gallon, the Energy Department said Monday.
April 15, 2008Producer Price Index Jumps 1.1%
Prices paid to U.S. producers jumped 1.1% in March, reflecting higher fuel and food costs, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
April 15, 2008New York State Manufacturing Index Improves
Manufacturing growth in New York state improved this month, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Tuesday.
April 15, 2008Eaton’s 1Q Profit Gains; Trucking Segment Lags
Heavy-duty vehicle parts manufacturer Eaton Corp.’s first-quarter net earnings rose 5.6%, led by international sales, though its truck segment’s sales declined, the company said Monday.
April 14, 2008Business Inventories Rise 0.6%, Commerce Says
Business inventories rose 0.6% in February, the Commerce Department said Monday.
April 14, 2008Retail Sales Rise 0.2% in March
Retail sales rose 0.2% in March, the Commerce Department said Monday.
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