Supply Chain Update – January 2026
Experts expect moderate growth in the U.S. economy and in job growth, while there are varying predictions on this year’s monetary policy decisions.
Supply Chain Update – December 2025
U.S. container imports fall as copper and aluminum prices surge. Tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks may raise costs, and the Fed cuts rates for the third time.
Supply Chain Update – November 2025
The government’s 43-day shutdown has delayed critical economic reporting, leaving economists and policymakers to rely on alternative sources.
Supply Chain Update – October 2025
The U.S. government shutdown poses risk to the economy as freight and some commodity markets face soft demand and shifting trade policies.
Supply Chain Update – September 2025
August job growth points to a cooling U.S. labor market The United States employment data continued a trend of weak growth, with 22,000 jobs added in August. Job gains are primarily seen in the healthcare industry; however, wholesale trade and manufacturing both saw declines of 12,000. The unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest in […]
Supply Chain Update – August 2025
U.S. job growth slowed well below expectations and increased inflation figures intensify pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates at its September meeting.
Supply Chain Update – July 2025
Tariffs intensify as the Federal Reserve continues to hold rates and the trucking market slows.
Supply Chain Update – June 2025
The U.S. trucking market is grappling with a two-year down period while global container prices spike due to ongoing U.S.-China trade talks.
Supply Chain Update – May 2025
Global container shipping prices continue to fall, even as companies capitalize on the 90-day tariff reprieve.
Supply Chain Update – April 2025
Weakening demand, rising costs and evolving trade policies are disrupting raw materials and freight sectors.