NFI News Updates

Business, Logistics

Consumer Sentiment Declines to Seven-Month Low in April

Consumer confidence fell to a seven-month low in April as Americans’ expectations about economic growth dropped to the lowest point since September 2014.

April 29, 2016
Business, Government, Logistics

Consumer Confidence Fell More Than Forecast in April

Consumer confidence retreated more than forecast in April as Americans’ optimism about the outlook for the economy and employment waned.

April 26, 2016
Business, Logistics

Consumer Confidence Climbs More Than Expected in March

Consumer confidence rebounded more than forecast in March as American households grew more upbeat about prospects for the labor market and economy.

March 29, 2016
Business, Logistics

Consumer Comfort Falls to Lowest Level of the Year

Consumer confidence declined in the last week of February to the lowest level of the year as Americans’ perceptions about the economy and the buying climate waned.

March 3, 2016
Business, Logistics

NFI Starts Dedicated Fleet in Florida Using CNG

Supply chain services provider NFI Industries announced that it launched a natural gas-fueled dedicated fleet in central Florida to serve a national home improvement retailer in the region.

December 28, 2015
Business, Logistics

Optimism Among Companies Eases in Second Half of 2015

Optimism among chief financial officers about the U.S. economy dimmed in the second half of this year, helping explain why companies plan to temper spending on equipment and hold more cash in 2016.

December 9, 2015
Business, Government, Logistics

Consumer Confidence Falls in October to Three-Month Low

Consumer confidence fell in October to a three-month low as Americans became less upbeat about the labor market.

October 27, 2015
Business, Government, Logistics

Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Rises in September

Consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in September as a resilient labor market helped Americans shake off the effects of tumbling stock prices.

September 29, 2015
Business, Government, Logistics

Consumer Comfort Eases as Attitudes on Economy Falter

Consumer confidence in the United States eased last week, with Americans becoming more pessimistic about the state of the economy as global financial markets turned south.

September 3, 2015
Business, Government, Logistics

Consumer Confidence Rises; Stock Market Sell-Off Not Factored Into Survey

Consumer confidence climbed more than forecast in August, reaching the second-highest level in eight years on more favorable views of the labor market.

August 25, 2015