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Americans' Outlook for US Economy Declines to Four-Month Low

Americans’ expectations for the economy sank to a four-month low in September as households fretted about financial markets and a global economic slowdown.

September 17, 2015
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Economy Continues to Expand Modestly, Fed Says

The economy continued to expand modestly from late February to early April in most of the country, and transportation generally strengthened in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said.

April 16, 2014
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FTR Trucking Conditions Index Increases in January

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index rose to 8.82 in January, reflecting a “very positive environment” in the trucking business, the transportation forecasting firm said.

March 6, 2014
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US to Tighten Fuel Rules

President Obama last week said he would seek an additional set of carbon-dioxide emissions and fuel-economy improvements for heavy- and medium-duty trucks that would go beyond standards that take effect this year and in 2017.

February 24, 2014
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Obama: Economy Ready for ‘Breakthrough’ in 2014

President Obama projected that 2014 would be a “breakthrough year” for the U.S. economy.

December 23, 2013
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Economic Growth Will Benefit Trucking in 2014, ATA’s Costello Says

The U.S. economy should pick up next year to grow at a 2.5% pace and stimulate trucking demand, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said.

December 12, 2013
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Economy, Trucking to Improve in 2014, Analysts Say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking and U.S. economic trends continue along a familiar path of slow, steady improvement that is likely to carry into next year, three industry experts said.

October 21, 2013
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Economy, Trucking To Improve in 2014, Analysts Say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking and U.S. economic trends continue along a familiar path of slow, steady improvement that is likely to carry into next year, three industry experts said

October 20, 2013
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IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast Amid Uncertainty in U.S.

The International Monetary Fund cut its global outlook for this year and next, warning that a U.S. government default could seriously damage the world economy, Bloomberg News reported.

October 9, 2013
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U.S. Eyes More Truck Rules

President Obama last week announced that the administration will begin work on a new round of fuel-economy standards that will apply to heavy- and medium-duty trucks starting in 2019.

July 1, 2013