A sharp rebound in gasoline consumption that helped to drive oil prices higher appears to be running out of steam, a development that should be a cause for concern across the petroleum industry.
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New COVID-19 Stimulus With Transportation Aid Stuck in Congress
With much of the country looking to Washington for assistance, slow-moving negotiations on the next COVID-19 economic stimulus package have been marked by partisan disagreements.
July 28, 2020TRB Annual Meeting Goes Virtual for 2021
The Transportation Research Boardās 100th annual meeting will be held virtually this winter due to concerns over COVID-19.
July 28, 2020US Consumer Confidence Fell in July as Expectations Slumped
U.S. consumer confidence declined in July by more than forecast as a pickup in COVID-19 cases rattled Americansā sentiment about prospects for the economy and the job market.
July 28, 2020Diesel Dips for Second Consecutive Week
Diesel fell for the second consecutive week, by six-tenths of a cent to $2.427 a gallon from $2.433, the Energy Information Administration reported July 27.
July 27, 2020Wall Street Returns to Rally; Gold Jumps to Record High
Wall Streetās rally got back on track July 27, while gold rushed to a record at the start of a week packed with potentially market-moving events.
July 27, 2020Motorcoach Industry Seeks Federal Aid to Mitigate Losses
The 100-year-old over-the-road motorcoach industry is struggling for survival as most of the nationās 36,000 buses are sitting in parking lots because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 27, 2020Airlines Pledge Aircraft, Loyalty Programs in Bid to Tap Funding
Global airlines are pledging their brands, loyalty programs and aircraft as collateral to secure more funds in the debt markets as the coronavirus pandemic continues to batter the sector.
July 27, 2020Pelosi Presses GOP to Quickly Negotiate Virus Aid With Democrats
Deadlines looming, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi implored Republicans and the White House on July 27 to come quickly to the negotiating table with Democrats over the next coronavirus relief package to prevent unemployment assistance and an eviction moratorium from expiring for millions of Americans.
July 27, 2020Illinois Leaders Unveil $21.3 Billion Infrastructure Plan
Illinois Gov. Jay āJ.B.ā Pritzker recently announced a $21.3 billion plan to improve roads and bridges throughout the state.
July 27, 2020