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Freight Market Could Be Shifting in Favor of Carriers

The freight market could be shifting toward carriers after favoring shippers the past two years.

September 3, 2020
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GM Signs Deal With Honda to Develop Future Products

General Motors and Honda have a deal to share vehicle platforms and technology in North America starting next year.

September 3, 2020
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Daimler, °®¶¹´«Ã½ See Path to Autonomous Trucking as Marathon

One year after Daimler Trucks purchased a majority share in U.S.-based °®¶¹´«Ã½ to develop Level 4 autonomous trucks, efforts have accelerated to bring out highly automated trucks within the decade, company executives said.

September 3, 2020
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US Trade Deficit Surges in July to Highest in 12 Years

The U.S. trade deficit surged in July to $63.6 billion, the highest level in 12 years, as imports jumped by a record amount.

September 3, 2020
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Jobless Claims Give Mixed Picture With Shift in Adjustments

U.S. unemployment-claims figures gave a mixed picture of the labor market amid government changes to seasonal adjustments to account for distortions from the pandemic.

September 3, 2020
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Airlines Are Removing Seats to Make Space for Cargo

Cargo, one of the least glamorous aspects of flying, is proving a rare ray of light for airlines amid the coronavirus gloom.

September 3, 2020
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Mitch McConnell Raises Doubts on New Stimulus

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed doubts about whether Congress can get a deal on another pandemic relief package when lawmakers return to Washington after a monthlong recess, despite the Trump administration’s push for a quick, targeted stimulus.

September 2, 2020
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Fed Survey Finds Pessimism About Economic Future

The latest Federal Reserve survey of U.S. economic activity found generally modest gains in August but also pessimism about the future given the threats posed by the coronavirus.

September 2, 2020
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$3 Billion Planned for Next-Generation Hydrogen Power Plants

Three power plants planned in New York, Virginia and Ohio will test whether hydrogen can one day replace natural gas in electric generation.

September 2, 2020
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United to Cut More Than 16,000 Jobs on Weak Travel Demand

United Airlines Holdings Inc. will eliminate 16,370 jobs next month as the carrier shrinks operations in response to the steep decline for air travel demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 2, 2020

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