Tag: Federal Reserve

Voices

Truckers to Fed: Keep interest rates at historically low levels

With the Federal Reserve board of governors contemplating a rise in short-term interest rates, a majority of truckers surveyed in this hot buttons poll favored no change.

October 6, 2015

Voices

Should the Federal Reserve raise short-term interest rates?

What’s your view on the Fed’s approach to interest rates — a rise in fed rates would affect both returns on savings as well as boost the costs of borrowing. Recent news shows the Fed leaning toward a rise …

September 25, 2015

Business

Fed reports mixed transportation picture

Federal Reserve Districts reported “modest” economic growth from September to early October, with mixed transportation results.

October 21, 2010

Business

Trucking firms report upswing

Federal and private research indicates a recent improvement in trucking activity and an upbeat outlook for carriers.

September 20, 2010