Rail and intermodal traffic jumped last week from the same week a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
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Class 8 Fleet Declines in 3Q as Freight Market Weakens
The number of U.S. Class 8 trucks on the road at the end of the third quarter dropped by 17,000 from a year earlier, the first year-to-year decline since research firm R.L. Polk & Co. began reporting on truck fleets in 2003.
December 1, 2008Consumer Sentiment Index Shows Decline
U.S. consumer confidence fell more than forecast this month, Bloomberg reported.
November 26, 2008New ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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, 2008Jobless Claims Fell to 529,000 Last Week
First-time unemployment claims fell by 14,000 last week, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
November 26, 2008Durable Goods Orders Fall 6.2% in October
Durable goods orders fell 6.2% in October, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
November 26, 2008Consumer Confidence Rises In November After Record Low
Consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in November as falling gasoline prices provided relief for consumers, the Bloomberg said Tuesday.
November 25, 2008Obama Stimulus Plan to Focus on Infrastructure
President-elect Barack Obama will propose an economic-stimulus package focused on infrastructure shortly after he is inaugurated, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.
November 25, 2008