U.S. Commerce Department released the February Retail Sales Report, Kevin has the details, digs into the data and offers his insights. The Federal Reserve analyzed the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Jobs Report and offered their data regarding the percentage of Americans, who have college degrees, holding multiple jobs. February Class 8 Truck Orders data were released by Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) and Freight Transportation Research Associates (FTR), Kevin digs into the information and has the details. Oil reacts to the U.S. vowing to hit Yemen's Houthis until Red Sea shipping attacks stop, Chinese economic data fueled hopes for higher demand and reports that President Trump will speak to Russian President Putin about ending the Russia-Ukraine war later today.

The U.S Labor Department released the Initial Claims for State Unemployment benefits report, Kevin has the details, digs into the details and offers his insights. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the February Producer Price Index, Kevin analyzes the details and provides some clarity. Oil reacts to world-wide macroeconomic (economy as a whole) concerns, including the risk of tariff wars affecting global demand for goods, the International Energy Agency report on 2025 oil supply and demand and indications that Russian President Putin agreed with U.S. proposals for a ceasefire leading to an end of the war with Ukraine.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the February Consumer Price Index, Kevin has the details, digs into the data and offers his insights. Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin offers his opinion on what is happening in the stock market and the economy's direction. Fitch Ratings reports on the percentage of late car payments, Kevin puts this into perspective. Oil reacts to tighter-than-expected oil and fuel inventories, a weaker U.S. dollar, cooling inflation, tariff uncertainty, and OPEC, which sticks to global oil demand forecasters.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned in an interview, no one gave him credit or the administration credit for falling oil prices or lower interest rates. Obviously, he doesn't listen to ATN!! We have said many times that smart energy policies can benefit both American consumers, the economy and energy companies. Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. reported used Class 8 sales for January, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Kevin reacts and reviews the details of comments by Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on food prices and consumers at the Economic Club of Chicago. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported on food imports; Kevin discusses this. Oil reacts to the dollar index hitting a four-month low, concerns over a possible U.S. recession and tariffs, anticipation of inflation data and crude oil inventory reports due later on today.

Kevin talks about ATN's booth location at the MId-America Trucking Show; Booth #40577 in the North Wing Lobby of the Kentucky Expo Center (Go to their website to see the floor plan). Suddenly the media has discovered inflation and food prices, Kevin talks about how his family has been beating the prices through coupons and sale items. The U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the February Jobs created; Kevin has the details- looking at how three news organizations had widely different headlines. Oil prices react to the uncertainty over tariffs, OPEC+ increasing output, potential sanctions on Iranian crude exports and upcoming reports from the International Energy Agency and OPEC for demand and supply forecasts

Three stories reporting the U.S. Labor Department report on applications for initial jobless claims, Kevin sorts through the biased reporting. Challenger, Gray & Christmas issued their report on job cuts, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Apple announces a $500 billion investment in the U.S. GSA to turn off EV chargers at Federal buildings. Tesla announces recalls, Kevn has the details. Kevin offers his thoughts on a proposed use of funds generated from red light camera fines in the Philadelphia area. Oil reacts to pressure from tariffs , OPEC+ output increase plans, Trump's announcement that automakers will be exempt from tariff increases and U.S. crude oil inventories rising much more than expected.

Kevin covers the coverage of the President's speech; MSNBC discovers the Consumer Price Index.  ADP reported private sector job creation, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta released its GDPNow tracker, Kevin discusses the report. Oil reacts to an unexpected rise in crude oil inventories, Canada and China retaliates against U.S. tariffs, OPEC+ plans to increase output in April; the benchmarks hit price levels not seen since December 2021 and May 2023.

Kevin's take on Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress. After President Donald Trump alleged Chinese interference of the Panama Canal. The Chinese backed company, CK Hutchison has sold their interest and control of the critical shipping lane, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. The American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear released a statement in response to new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China by the Trump administration, Kevin has the details and offers his opinion. Kevin points out the tariffs imposed on many American goods by Canada. Oil reacts to the announcement that OPEC+ to proceed with the planned April oil output increase, U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada took effect yesterday, China announced 10-15% increases in tariffs on U.S. products, U.S. ordering the end of Chevron's Venezuela oil exports in 30 days, higher than expected crude oil inventory, demand squeeze and soft demand from China.

Kevin's take on the collapse of the minerals deal and a path to a ceasefire between the U.S. and Ukraine. Commerce Department released personal consumption expenditures price index on Friday, Kevin has the details and offers his perspective. Personal income numbers were also released, Kevin digs into the data. Late last week the Labor Department released the weekly initial jobless claims; the Census Bureau released the durable goods orders report and the Commerce Department issued their second estimate of fourth quarter Gross Domestic Product, Kevin has the details of these reports and offers his insights. Oil reacts to reports OPEC+ will proceed with a planned oil output increase in April, possible tariffs on Mexico and Canada due to take effect today, China preparing countermeasures to U.S. tariffs, Chinese manufacturing activity expanded in February and Great Britain talks about proposals for possible Ukraine ceasefire with U.S. assistance.

Walmart reports results and issues outlook for 2025, Kevin has the datils and offers his insights. The International Longshoremen's association voted to ratify a new labor contract with the U.S. Maritimes Alliance, Kevin sorts through the details and offers his insights.