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Economists See War Pushing US Inflation Above 3%

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 08:40
The Bloomberg survey mirrors new estimates by the OECD, which sees higher inflation in the U.S. and other major economies.

China Starts Trade Probes Against US Before Xi-Trump Summit

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 07:55
The move is a direct mirror of steps President Trump took to revive his tariff agenda after the Supreme Court last month struck down some of his tariffs.

Brace for $200 Oil if War Lasts Until June, Macquarie Warns

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 07:40
Brent crude is on pace for a record monthly gain in March, as the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran has rocked the oil-rich Middle East.

US Insurance Program to Support Hormuz Shipping to Begin Soon

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 15:45
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a U.S. insurance program meant to boost shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will begin soon.

NTSB Backs Revised House Aviation Safety Bill After Changes

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 15:00
A revised version of the House’s aviation safety bill now has the backing of the National Transportation Safety Board.

Shutdown Chaos at Airports Sends Hertz, Avis Shares Higher

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 14:30
Hourslong security lines at airports due to the partial government shutdown are paying off for car-rental companies like Hertz and Avis.

DHS Funding Clash Snares Progress on Transportation Issues

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 13:53
Key transportation priorities are being pushed to the sidelines as lawmakers remain locked in a funding standoff over the Department of Homeland Security.

Oil Traders Fatigued by Wild Price Swings Pull Back Flows

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 13:38
Four of the six largest swings ever seen in international oil benchmark Brent futures have come since the war started at the end of February.

Trailer Orders Slow as Fleets Shift Priorities

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 13:36
U.S. trailer orders in February came in below prior-year results as the sector began working down peak-season backlogs, according to ACT Research data.

Windrose’s First US Deliveries Due in May Through Xos

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:31
Customer deliveries of Windrose tractors are expected to begin in May, Xos CEO Dakota Semler told Transport Topics in an exclusive interview.

Rep. Rouzer Touts Stronger CDL Rules With Dalilah's Law

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:30
A bill to toughen English-language proficiency rules for truck drivers from Rep. David Rouzer (R‑N.C.) is moving to the House floor, setting up an April vote.

Class 8 Sales in February Hit Eighth Month Below Prior Year

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 12:00
Omdia Automotive data showed February sales fell 17.4% to 12,992 units from 15,725 a year earlier. But sale rose 5.7% from January’s 12,287 units.

Congress Starts Fiscal 2027 Transport Talks Amid DHS Shutdown

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 11:30
Congress has begun assembling fiscal 2027 funding bills as lawmakers wait for the White House’s budget request and continue to negotiate an end to the DHS shutdown.

ATA Truck Tonnage Reaches 3-Year High in February

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 11:29
Freight tonnage in February reached its highest level in three years, American Trucking Associations reported March 24.

Lawmakers Push to Keep AM Radio in Cars

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 10:27
Lawmakers appear poised to pass legislation this year that would mandate automakers keep AM receivers in cars. 

EU Lawmakers Approve Trade Deal With US but Add Safeguards

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 10:00
The deal will now be further negotiated by EU trade representatives Maroš Šefčovič and his U.S. counterpart Jamieson Greer, who are meeting March 27.

Iran War Is Pushing Consumers to Break Up With Fossil Fuels

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 08:55
Consumers are responding to one of the largest disruptions in global oil markets by embracing low-carbon technologies that promise to lower gas and power bills.

Pony AI Delivers First-Ever Profitable Quarter

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 08:27
Pony AI has set a goal of deploying robotaxis with partners in more than 20 cities worldwide this year.

OECD Forecasts 4.2% Inflation as War Hits Global Economy

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 07:57
For the U.S., the OECD expects inflation to jump to 4.2% this year, from 2.6% last year. Its price outlook is 1.2 percentage points higher than in December.

Oil Prices Rise Amid Confusion on Iran Peace Talks

Thu, 03/26/2026 - 07:39
Iran and the U.S. hardened their positions as a diplomatic push for a ceasefire in the war appeared to falter on March 26, sending oil prices back up.

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