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Another Government shutdown is upon us; the U.S. Labor Department released the Producer Price Index; S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index has been released including-new orders, production, employment, supplier deliveries, etc.; Amazon announces Corporate job cuts; oil prices react to geopolitical events, a stronger dollar, milder U.S. weather forecasts and OPEC+ production announcements; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Government shutdown is upon us; the U.S. Labor Department released the Producer Price Index; S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index has been released including-new orders, production, employment, supplier deliveries, etc.; Amazon announces Corporate job cuts; oil prices react to geopolitical events, a stronger dollar, milder U.S. weather forecasts and OPEC+ production announcements; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.  

The U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; media analysis of the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged; Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundia report 2025 sales, which company was the world's top-selling automaker and what was the effect of tariffs? Actor Edward Norton promotes ship emission-cutting technology; Omdia Automotive reported December U.S. Class 8 Truck Sales; oil prices react to geopolitical events and a weaker US dollar; Kevin has the details, digs into the data , puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; media analysis of the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged; Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundia report 2025 sales, which company was the world's top-selling automaker and what was the effect of tariffs? Actor Edward Norton promotes ship emission-cutting technology; Omdia Automotive reported December U.S. Class 8 Truck Sales; oil prices react to geopolitical events and a weaker US dollar; Kevin has the details, digs into the data , puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

Affordability and inflation, Kevin takes a look at increasing costs that are not being discussed, the hidden portion of the inflation puzzle; on Monday, the Commerce Department reported November durable goods and core durable goods orders; on Tuesday, the U.S. Conference Board's January Consumer Confidence Index was released; the Federal Reserve announced their interest rate decision; Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell held a press conference, after the interest rate decision was released, to give his assessment of the economy; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective and offers his insights and opinions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Affordability and inflation, Kevin takes a look at increasing costs that are not being discussed, the hidden portion of the inflation puzzle; on Monday, the Commerce Department reported November durable goods and core durable goods orders; on Tuesday, the U.S. Conference Board's January Consumer Confidence Index was released; the Federal Reserve announced their interest rate decision; Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell held a press conference, after the interest rate decision was released, to give his assessment of the economy; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective and offers his insights and opinions.  

Winter Storm Fern continues to drive the news, number of deaths, numerous record setting daily snowfall totals, record breaking temperatures, flight cancellations, widespread ice accumulations and the uniqueness of snow; the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issues storm emergency hours of service waivers affecting 40 states; the Federal Reserve is not expected to reduce interest rates during their 1st meeting of the year and what that means for your budget; Japan's central bank rates compared to the U.S.; S&P Global Purchasing Managers Index reports released; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter Storm Fern continues to drive the news, number of deaths, numerous record setting daily snowfall totals, record breaking temperatures, flight cancellations, widespread ice accumulations and the uniqueness of snow; the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issues storm emergency hours of service waivers affecting 40 states; the Federal Reserve is not expected to reduce interest rates during their 1st meeting of the year and what that means for your budget; Japan's central bank rates compared to the U.S.; S&P Global Purchasing Managers Index reports released; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin reviews the wild weekend of snow, sleet, freezing rain and sub-zero temperatures around the Country; last Friday, the University of Michigan reported their Final Consumer Sentiment Survey for January; Kevin has the details, digs into the information, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Severe weather is back in the news; the U.S. Labor Department announced the Weekly Jobless Claims, Kevin points out the different ways the same information is covered by various news outlets; the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its final reading of 3rd quarter Gross Domestic Product; BEA also released the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index; Kevin has the details, digs into the information, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Severe weather is back in the news; the U.S. Labor Department announced the Weekly Jobless Claims, Kevin points out the different ways the same information is covered by various news outlets; the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its final reading of 3rd quarter Gross Domestic Product; BEA also released the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index; Kevin has the details, digs into the information, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions along the way.

The U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau released the October Construction Spending Report; UPS Drivers Eric Johnson and Mike Moxley join the program to to discuss Major Health Concerns Regarding Inward-Facing Infrared Driver Monitoring Cameras; the National Association of Realtors reported December Home Sales; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau released the October Construction Spending Report; UPS Drivers Eric Johnson and Mike Moxley join the program to to discuss Major Health Concerns Regarding Inward-Facing Infrared Driver Monitoring Cameras; the National Association of Realtors reported December Home Sales; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin checks out the latest numbers on jobs and earnings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He also has the estimated consumer holiday spending report. Kevin tells you what all these numbers mean for the trucking industry.

Kevin covers the following stories: U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; how different news outlets report the same Initial Jobless Claims numbers; Oxford Economics takes a look at supposed layoffs due to AI; the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco takes an interesting view on higher tariffs; data regarding the U.S. economy's "secret weapon" was released yesterday; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.