The recent reopening of China’s factory floors and the easing of its supply chain bottlenecks have prompted discussion about the ability of the U.S. supply chain to absorb what will be a tsunami of imported goods. With the value of the dollar rising, which lowers the cost of imported goods, demand for ... READ MORE >
intermodal rail freight
CHART OF THE DAY: Rebound in rail freight is an early sign of recovery
Intermodal rail freight is in the midst of a strong recovery—another sign that the manufacturing sector and the economy have entered the early stages of a robust expansion this year. The American Association of Railroads cautions that year-over-year comparisons are inflated by shutdowns during the ... READ MORE >