Data and Economy

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in July for the fourth consecutive month and the 20th time in the...

The Citizens Business Conditions Index rose to 52.2 in Q2/24, pushing into expansionary territory after taking a step back at...

The market for artificial intelligence (AI) platforms software grew at a rapid pace in 2023 and is projected to maintain...

According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8...

U.S. small business lenders increased requirements to qualify for financing in H1/24 but are cautiously optimistic the market will improve,...

The latest release of ACT Research’s for-hire trucking index suggests the supply-demand balance between the fleet and freight is narrowing....

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation has released the Q3/24 Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry Snapshot, a slide deck that...

The latest accounting and financial reporting issues affecting the equipment finance sector will be the focus of the Equipment Leasing...

The freight market continues to be characterized by overcapacity, and with private fleets engaging in spot activity more than in...

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) released its Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25), a survey of economic activity...