By Tom Ozimek U.S. freight markets are showing signs of a shift toward domestically driven industrial activity, with truckload volumes rising sharply in the Midwest even as import-related flows remain subdued, according to new data and industry commentary. Truckload volumes are up about 8 percent year over year, driven by increased activity in traditional industrial […]
Tag: Leading Economic Index (LEI)
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index is an American economic leading indicator intended to forecast future economic activity. It is calculated by The Conference Board, a non-governmental organization, which determines the value of the index from the values of ten key variables.
