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Wednesday, February 19, 2025 · Jeff Berman
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announces he will be leaving his post. But, where does that leave the postal service? Several experts weigh in.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The firm reported that January imports, at 2.80 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), increased 8.0% annually.
Thursday, February 6, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The January Services PMI, at 52.3 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) was down 1.2% compared to December, growing, at a slower rate, for the seventh consecutive month, and for the 53rd time in the last 56 months, going back to the initial recovery from the pandemic in…
Monday, February 3, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The announcement that the U.S. would place tariffs on trading partners Canada, Mexico and China has already triggered retaliatory tariffs and roiled stock markets.
Monday, January 27, 2025 · Jeff Berman
Proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China are creating a new dynamic in U.S. global trade relationships, but there are few good answers for companies to mitigate the impact.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The December Services PMI, at 54.1 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) rose 2.0% over November’s 52.1 reading, growing, at a faster rate, for the sixth consecutive month, and for the 52nd time in the last 55 months, going back to the initial recovery from the…
Friday, January 3, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, at 49.3 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), rose 0.9% over November, with the PMI contracting for the ninth consecutive month and the 25th time in the last 26 months.
Friday, December 6, 2024 · Jeff Berman
International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance have until Jan. 15 to reach a contract deal, but automation remains a major sticking point.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 · Jeff Berman
The November Services PMI, at 52.1 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth), was down 3.9% compared to October, growing, at a slower rate, for the fifth consecutive month.
Monday, December 2, 2024 · Jeff Berman
The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, at 48.4 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), increased 1.9% over November’s 46.5, its lowest number in 2024, with the PMI contracting for the eighth consecutive month and the 24th time in the last 25 months, since…