The economy continued to expand moderately from late May to early July in most of the country with broad-based demand for trucking and rail services rising, the Federal Reserve said.
July 16, 2014Government, Business
Economy Expands Modestly; Demand for Trucking Rises, Fed Says
Government, Business
Economy Expands Moderately; Cargo Volume Rises After Harsh Winter, Fed Says
The economy continued to expand moderately from early April to late May in most of the country with cargo volume and shipments increasing after a difficult winter, the Federal Reserve said.
June 4, 2014Government, Business
Economy Expands at Moderate Pace; Transportation Services Mostly Positive, Fed Says
The U.S. economy continued to expand at a moderate pace from November to the end of the year, with reports on transportation services generally positive, the Federal Reserve said.
January 16, 2014Government, Business
U.S. Economy Improving Moderately, Fed Says
The U.S. economy improved at a modest to moderate pace in the six weeks ended in mid-November, and freight volume shows signs of strengthening, the Federal Reserve said.
December 4, 2013Government, Business
Economy Grows Modestly, Fed ‘Beige Book’ Says
The U.S. economy improved at a modest to moderate pace in the six weeks ended in early October, the Federal Reserve said.
October 16, 2013Government, Business
Economy Shows Modest Growth, Fed ‘Beige Book’ Says
The U.S. economy improved at a moderate pace in the six weeks ended in late August, the Federal Reserve said.
September 4, 2013Government, Business
Fed Beige Book Report Cites Uncertain Effect of HOS, Driver Shortage on Trucking, Economy
The U.S. economy improved at a moderate pace in the six weeks ended in early July, but shippers and trucking industry contacts cited caution about a shortage of truck drivers and the new hours-of-service rule, the Federal Reserve reported.
July 18, 2013Government, Business
Economy Expanded Slowly, Fed’s 'Beige Book' Reports
The U.S. economy expanded at a measured pace in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said.
November 29, 2012Government, Business
Trucking Shows Mixed Activity, Fed ‘Beige Book’ Says
The U.S. economy grew at a moderate pace in June as manufacturing improved slowly, while trucking and logistics activity was mixed, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
July 18, 2012Government, Business
Economy Growing at Moderate Pace, Fed Says
The U.S. economy grew at a moderate pace in April and May as manufacturing improved, and trucking and transportation activity were generally higher, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.
June 6, 2012