#economic-outlook
(7 articles)US Manufacturing & GDP Recovery: Supply Chain Implications
Chief Economist Mark Vitner from Piedmont Crescent Capital projects stronger-than-expected manufacturing activity and GDP growth in the United States, driven by sustained consumer spending and resilie
Inflation Uncertainty Returns: Pricing Pressures Shift Across Supply Chains
Inflation uncertainty is making a comeback across global supply chains, with pricing pressures shifting away from the concentrated energy and materials sectors toward broader operational costs. This r
Rail Traffic Surges 8%, Signaling Strong Industrial Economy
Recent data from the Association of American Railroads reveals robust momentum in rail transportation, with carload traffic rising 2.5% and intermodal volume climbing 8% on a four-week rolling average
May Logistics Manager's Index Shows Resilience Despite Modest Decline
The May Logistics Manager's Index (LMI) reported a modest decline from prior readings while maintaining elevated levels, reflecting an overall healthy but gradually moderating logistics environment. T
Chief Economists' May 2026 Outlook: What Supply Chain Pros Need to Know
The World Economic Forum has released its Chief Economists' Outlook for May 2026, providing critical economic forecasting data that supply chain professionals must integrate into their strategic plann
Trump Tariffs Threaten Supply Chain as China Shipments Decline
As the Trump administration signals imminent tariff increases on Chinese imports, shipment volumes from China to the United States are already declining—a harbinger of deeper supply chain disruptions
West Asia Conflict Threatens India's Economic Growth
Escalating tensions in West Asia are introducing fresh headwinds to India's economic growth trajectory, complicating an already fragile macroeconomic environment. The conflict threatens critical marit