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recession
Logistics Freight Recession Over? Bloomberg Analyst Sees Trucking Market Shift as Cycles Lengthen
Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Lee Klaskow argues that structural changes, including federal mandates, are elongating traditional trucking cycles. Truckload and LTL stocks are soaring, and the Montgomery case is impacting industry consolidation. The outlook for Q2 earnings remains a key watch point for operators and shippers.
East-West split could cost world $6.9 trillion, WEF warns leaders
The World Economic Forum warns that a full economic decoupling between East and West could cost $6.9 trillion in lost GDP. Current fragmentation already reduces growth by $213–$307 billion and adds 0.2–0.3 percentage points to inflation. Emerging markets face the greatest impact, while US output growth is forecast to be 0.4–0.6 percentage points lower than projected.
Logistics Freight Recession Eases: Auction Lots See Renewed Activity
The freight recession's impact on auction lots is diminishing as rates rise and auction attendance increases. Taylor & Martin reports a surge in equipment purchases by owner-operators, indicating renewed confidence in the market.