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Kevin covers the following stories: tariff and trade negotiations are falling into place and the effects are coming into focus with companies looking forward with optimism; many in the media, continue to talk about the release of the of Federal Reserve minutes from their September meeting, Kevin sees contradiction from reality; former Obama Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors and current...

Kevin covered the following stories: Due to the Government (Schumer) Shutdown, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs released their individual estimates of Weekly Jobless Claims and the number of people receiving unemployment benefits after the initial week; 5 more Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) have been removed from the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration's registered devices list; last week t...

Kevin covers the following stories: despite the rhetoric last week, New Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA) release date confirmed amid Government shutdown; the Department of Energy terminated $7.5 Billion in grants for last minute Biden-approved projects; oil and gas prices react to U.S.-China trade tensions; International Energy Agency's prediction of crude oil supply surplus in 202...

Kevin covers the following stories: last Friday, the University of Michigan released their first reading of the October Consumer Sentiment Survey; the truth about inflation - current vs recent years; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) released the preliminary data on September Class 8 Truck Orders and Freight Transportation Research Associates – Transportation Intelligence (FTR)...

Kevin talks about the return of Israeli hostages by Hamas, peace breaking out in the Middle East and the next steps toward a sustainable peace in the Region; the hostages' release occurred on the 108th anniversary of the "Miracle of the Sun"; a story reporting on the final revision of the 2nd quarter GDP numbers, including a "What's really going on with the economy; Kevin has the details, digs int...

Kevin covers the following stories: ceasefire reached between Israel and Hamas; Government shutdown could delay yearly Social Security Payment Announcement; Haver Analytics, Goldman Sachs and Oxford Economics, each, reported Initial Jobless Claims, because the Federal agency that usually provides the data are closed due to the Government Shutdown; States' Commercial Vehicle dragnets snag English L...

Kevin covered the following stories: President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met at the White House and held a press conference before they met privately to negotiate trade and security issues; market research firm, Cox Automotive reported 3rd Quarter U.S. Auto Sales; the U.S. Department of Transportation outlined how the various agencies, under their umbrella, will function during...

Kevin covers the following stories: During the Government shutdown, alternate data being used for economic reports; the Chicago Federal Reserve reports unemployment level; outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported layoff and hiring rates; the Schumer Shutdown threatens the timely release of key economic data; duration of Federal Government shutdown, in days, by President; ADP Researc...

Kevin talks about the Federal Government Shutdown; What the Department of Transportation's shutdown plan means for trucking; on Sept. 26th Secretary Sean Duffy, Department of Transportation, declared a "national emergency" over states handling of commercial driver licenses for noncitizens; oil and gas prices react to concerns about oversupply of crude oil; a potential OPEC+ crude oil production in...

Kevin covers the following stories: the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its third and final estimate of second-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP); how the various news agencies covered the final GDP estimate; the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; how the various news agencies covered the Jobless Claims Report; August For-Highe...

Kevin covers the following stories: Hurricane Gabrielle and other Atlantic Tropical Depressions update; S&P Global US Flash Purchasing Managers Index was released; the U.S. Census Bureau released August New Home Sales Report; oil and gas prices react to U.S. crude oil inventory data, geopolitical events and news; Kevin has the details, points out how certain news organizations choose to cover the...

Kevin covered the following stories: Hurricane Gabrielle update; the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data shows surge in roadside inspections; Feds charge 6 in connection with scam to fraudulently obtain CDLs; FedEx reported 1st Qtr. results and guidance for the remainder of the year; Kevin has the details, discusses the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers hi...

Kevin talks about the memorial service for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, assassinated on September 10th, and covers the following stories: American Trucking Associations seeking Department of Transportation clarification if a pending federal proposal to downgrade marijuana were to happen; Ward's Intelligence released data on August Class 8 Truck Sales; Americas Commercial Transportation...

Here are the stories Kevin discussed during the program: the day after the Federal Reserve cut the interest rate many articles discussed the move; a local story discussing Procter and Gamble "price hikes"; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims Report; The Conference Board released the Leading Economic Index; oil and gas prices react to economic news and geopolitical events;...

Kevin covers the following stories: the Federal Reserve announced their first rate cut in 9 months; the U.S. Commerce Department reported the August Single-Family Housing Starts and Building Permits; a look at Canadian Housing Starts for comparison purposes; Washington State launches a toll route near ports; oil and gas prices react to economic news and geopolitical events; Kevin has the details,...

Kevin covers the following stories: Chris Spear, President, American Trucking Associations penned an editorial "Tax Cuts Keep Supply Chain Moving"; the U.S. Commerce Department reported August Retail Sales; CNBC/NRF (National Retail Federation) released their Retail Monitor Report; Winners and Losers from the August Retail Sales Report; the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo...

Kevin talks about National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and where you can find certain deals; the University of Michigan released their preliminary September Survey of Consumers (Consumer Sentiment); Mexico plans tariffs of 50%; events affecting oil and gas prices; Kevin has the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and offers an opinion or two. See omnys...

Kevin pays tribute to the life of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk; speaks with Jody Pollard, Senior Vice President, Truck and Aftermarket Sale and Robb Nixon, Vice President Sales about a wide range of topics including the Section 179 deduction, Freight Recovery, Tariff Clarity, 2027 Emission Regulation, Interest Rates, Tariff related supply chain issues and biggest concerns being heard fro...

Kevin covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department reported the Producer Price Index and Core Producer Price Index; how some in the media are covering the same news; The National Federation of Independent Business Optimism Index was released; the American Trucking Associations published the 2025 edition of American Trucking Trends; Transportation groups sent a letter to House and Senate...

In this abbreviated show, Kevin covers the following stories: this past Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August Nonfarm Payroll Report and the unemployment rate; last Wednesday, the Federal Reserve released their "Beige Book;" Kevin discusses the details, digs into the numbers, puts the data into historical perspective and offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.co...

Kevin covers the following stories; the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; ADP released their Private-Sector Jobs Report; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) reported July Used Class 8 Truck Sales; Freight Groups indicate their agenda as Congress puts together the next comprehensive policy for the nation's transportation system; Kevin has the detail...

Trump "teases" Xi, Putin an Kim of conspiring against the U.S.; last Friday, the National Association of Realtors released July Pending Home Sales; Real Estate Firm Redfin released data on home-purchase agreement cancellations; S&P Cotality Case-Schiller Index released data on which cities are experiencing falling home values; last Friday, the University of Michigan released their Consumer Sentime...

Kevin covers the following stories: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released Personal Income and Disposable Personal Income numbers; last Friday, the U.S. Commerce Department released the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation; Kevin points out from where the minor increase in inflation is coming, hint, it's not coming from where they h...

Kevin talks about GasBuddy's National Average Price Per Gallon Labor Day comparison over the last 5 years. This past Thursday, The U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the latest estimate of 2nd Quarter Gross Domestic Product; BEA also released profits on various corporations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Kevin covers the following stories: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicates conditions "may warrant" interest rate cuts; a developing story regarding evidence of Chinese Infiltration of the Federal Reserve; Fed Governor Adriana Kugler announces her resignation; Fed Governor Lisa Cook fired over allegations of mortgage fraud; U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Develpmen...