In any age, the seeds of the future are planted in the past. Technological and economic forces drive changes across the globe, whether we notice it, or not. The once-sidelined electric engine is making a splash in transportation circles. Humans dominate the planet and it has become a big concern whether they will survive their… Read More »
Following the January 2021 State of Freight Webinar, Preparing for 2021, the FTR Experts sat down to answer listener questions beyond what was covered during the Q&A within the presentation.
Following The 2021 Outlook, the final session of the FTR Engage virtual speaking series, the FTR Experts sat down to answer listener questions beyond what was covered during the Q&A within the presentation.
Welcome to FTR’s “Monday Morning Coffee “ blog. The following article is designed to keep busy executives up to date with the latest economic data releases. Released every Monday, this blog promises to keep our clientele updated with the latest weekly economic news and developments, highlighting its impact on the transportation, freight, and equipment markets.… Read More »
When the smoke began to clear from the economic crash known as the Great Recession, economists hoped for a V-shaped recovery. In a V-shaped recovery, the economy recedes but then snaps right back after the economic shock. When the economy starts to revive, there is a big boost in business and consumer spending, leading to… Read More »
Welcome to FTR’s “Monday Morning Coffee “ blog. The following article is designed to keep busy executives up to date with the latest economic data releases. Released every Monday, this blog promises to keep our clientele updated with the latest weekly economic news and developments, highlighting its impact on the transportation, freight, and equipment markets.… Read More »
Since the middle of last year our working hypothesis has been that the U.S. economic recovery from the Great Recession had been a two-phase experience, with a step up to a third phase in the offing. Phase 1 The first phase, beginning in 2009 and lasting about four years, was the disappointing “new normal” with… Read More »
Just like the old Lincoln commercials – this isn’t your father’s economic recovery. Growth has been weaker than normal. And longer than normal. And more manufacturing oriented than normal. Those aren’t all bad statements but another notable item during this recovery is highlighted in the accompanying graph. First quarter GDP growth has been substantially weaker… Read More »
Welcome to FTR’s “Monday Morning Coffee “ blog. The following article is designed to keep busy executives up to date with the latest economic data releases. Released every Monday, this blog promises to keep our clientele updated with the latest weekly economic news and developments, highlighting its impact on the transportation, freight, and equipment markets.… Read More »
Welcome to FTR’s “Monday Morning Coffee “ blog. The following article is designed to keep busy executives up to date with the latest economic data releases. Released every Monday, this blog promises to keep our clientele updated with the latest weekly economic news and developments, highlighting its impact on the transportation, freight, and equipment markets.… Read More »