Industrial near-shoring trend is only growing
Strained supply chains are being forced to take their industrial efforts south of the border in Mexico, creating pressure on cross-border spot rates.
The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) is warning of incoming recession
The LEI is a composite economic indicator that is designed to predict future economic activity.
Party City is no longer partying
The retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a series of competitive challenges struck the business, including social gatherings being shunned over the pandemic era and inflation costing the company.
US opinions about capitalism are varied
Some people view capitalism as the foundation of the American economic system and believe it is responsible for the country's prosperity and success.
Carriers forced to reduce ocean container rates with cooling demand
After historically high freight rates in the maritime shipping industry clouded the sector while consumers panic-bought everything from furniture to toilet paper during the pandemic years - the rates have finally cooled off.
Dear Federal Reserve… please be gentle!
The job market has been cooling off and inflation seems to be on the decline, signaling that the Federal Reserve may be less inclined to raise interest rates again and again, mirroring the increases of 2022.
The U.S. Treasury Department is nail-biting over federal government borrowing
The imposed “cap” on the federal government’s debt has been increased over and over again over the last sixty years.
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index is dropping
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is a non-profit organization that represents small and independent business owners.
Fuel price instability: can it be predicted?
Logistics companies and regular U.S. consumers are both preparing for a volatile year to combat the insanity of gas prices over 2022.
Inflation easing after prices drop for the first time since May 2020
Are you tired of constantly feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Good news: inflation has finally dropped for the first time in over 2 ½ years.
Crippling inflation seems to be losing steam
For the sixth consecutive month, the rate of inflation dipped slightly. Reaching a peak of 9% over the summer, the December reports came in at 6.5%.
Not so fast - diesel is on the rise, again
After seven weeks of price declines of the fuel providing some ease to the crippled truck drivers who rely upon it, the diesel prices rose another 4.6 cents this week.
Inflation rears its ugly head, again
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hikes have good intentions… but the immediate effect feels like the opposite.
Dipping gasoline prices may be too good to be true
GasBuddy, an app that provides real-time gas price information, is projecting that Americans may see an average of $4 per gallon by May.
Retailers should be watching how consumers are dealing with food inflation
Retailers should be aware of how customers are dealing with food inflation because it can impact their sales and profitability.
Gas prices will be difficult to predict in 2023
The past twelve months have consisted of all-time highs and wild variating fluctuations as sanctions on Russian oil sent prices of crude through the roof early in the year.
Inflation may finally be down-trending, but not without more effort
One way in which inflation and the supply chain are related is that changes in the price level can have an impact on the cost of goods and services throughout the supply chain.
2023 changes to consider for your employee’s health and wellness
The new year is approaching fast, and employers need to be considering a number of changes that are occurring over the next year that could have a significant impact on their employee’s well-being.
Inflationary pressures and logistical mishaps are making wine very expensive
It’s getting harder to find a good “two-buck chuck”.
Sending a package? Rate increases, incoming!
Some of the largest parcel-delivery carriers in the country are raising their prices higher than in their entire history.
