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(11 articles)Federal Reserve Tracks Global Supply Chain Pressure Index
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York maintains the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI), a measurement tool for tracking supply chain stress and disruption intensity across global trade networks
September PMI Signals Manufacturing Growth Amid Pricing Pressures
The Institute for Supply Management's September PMI came in at 54.5, maintaining the ninth consecutive month of US manufacturing expansion and signaling approximately 2.4% GDP growth. However, the dat
Trucking Jobs Turn Positive After 16 Months of Decline
The September Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report marked a significant inflection point for the trucking sector: truck transportation jobs exceeded year-ago levels for the first time in over
US PMI Surges but Cost Pressures Threaten Supply Chain
S&P Global's latest US Flash PMI reading presents a paradoxical picture for supply chain professionals: robust business expansion coupled with intensifying cost pressures. The index reflects the faste
Retail Sales Hit 11-Month High: Supply Chain Demand Surge
U.S. retail sales have reached an 11-month consecutive growth streak through August, signaling robust consumer demand and a critical inflection point for supply chain operators. This sustained upward
Logistics Index Falls in August as Inflation Pressures Mount
The Logistics Manager's Index (LMI) experienced a decline in August, signaling weakening conditions in the logistics and transportation sector. This downturn coincides with intensifying cost pressures
Logistics Firms' Confidence Begins Rising Across Market
The logistics industry is showing early signs of renewed confidence after a period of uncertainty or contraction. This positive sentiment shift suggests that logistics firms are becoming more optimist
Spain Hits Export Record in June Amid Growing Trade Deficit
Spain achieved a notable export milestone in June, recording its highest export volumes to date. However, this export growth was accompanied by a significant widening of the trade deficit to €7.686 mi
Saudi Arabia PMI Stays Steady in July: What It Means
Saudi Arabia's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) maintained its position in July, indicating a holding pattern in regional economic activity and procurement momentum. The PMI, a key leading indicator o
June Freight Shipments Show Mixed Signals in Latest Cass Index
The Cass Freight Index, a widely-followed barometer of North American freight activity, reported mixed results for June, with shipment volumes and expenditures moving in different directions. This div
Shipping Demand Surge Signals Strong Consumer Spending Ahead
The shipping industry is demonstrating early indicators of strong consumer demand heading into the year, signaling robust activity across major freight corridors. This demand signal carries significan