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Ritchie Bros. Sells More Than $86MM at Recent Auction

Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest auction in Texas this month, selling more than $86 million of equipment and trucks for more than 800 consignors in three days. The auction was held in Fort Worth, TX. read more

Chinese CV Market Demand Continues Strong Decline in Q3/22

Chinese commercial vehicle market demands for heavy trucks, medium trucks and tractors continued a strong decline, affected by policy, market and economic factors, according to the recent release of ACT Research’s China Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK. read more

Confidence in Equipment Finance Market Increases from November

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the December Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 45.9, an increase from the November index of 43.7. read more

ELFF Projects 4.2% Growth in Equipment and Software Investment, Mild Recession in 2023

In what is likely to be challenging year for both the U.S. economy and the equipment finance industry, equipment and software investment will grow by 4.2% in 2023, according to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. read more

ISM Projects Revenue Increases in Most Sectors in 2023

According to December release of the Institute for Supply Management’s semiannual economic forecast, revenues are expected to increase in 15 of 18 manufacturing industries and 14 of 18 services sector industries in 2023. read more

Lender Concern About Regulations Jumps ‘Considerably’ in 2022

Nearly 70% of lenders are concerned about anticipated small business lending data collection regulations and the ability to manage those requirements, according to Wolters Kluwer, which reported concerns about new regulations have “jumped considerably” in 2022. read more

ACT Research Says ‘Loose Market’ to Equalize in 2023

ACT Research released the December installment of the ACT Freight Forecast, U.S. Rate and Volume OUTLOOK report. read more

C-Suite Execs and Sales Leaders Paid the Most in Equipment Finance Industry

According to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s recently released compensation report, the five highest paid positions in the equipment finance industry are CEO/president, CFO, head of sales, senior sales representative and team leader. read more

Banks Record Second Lowest Small Business Loan Approval Rate in 2022 in November

According to Biz2Credit’s Small Business Lending Index, small business loan approval percentages at big banks dropped from 14.7% in October to 14.6% in November, marking the second lowest monthly percentage in 2022. read more

Wells Fargo Expects Recession in Early 2023 and Recovery Throughout Rest of Year

Wells Fargo Investment Institute released its 2023 outlook report, which outlines its expectations for a recession in the first half of 2023, recovery around mid-year and a rebound that gains strength into year-end. read more

Most U.S. Banks Consider Open Banking a ‘Must Have’

Finastra research revealed views on open banking in the United States have matured over the last year, with 68% of respondents considering it either a 'must have' or 'important', up from 48% last year. read more

IDC’s Future of Work Predicts Top 10 Improvements for Future of Industry

International Data Corporation unveiled its future of work predictions for 2023 and beyond, noting that the reality of the current global economic, climate and business challenges in the United States requires workers to be a part of dynamic and reconfigurable teams. read more

DLL Launches 2023 Workplace Trend Report – The Hybrid Experience

DLL, a global financial solutions provider, launched 2023 Workplace Trend Report - The Hybrid Experience. The report covers the future of the workplace, the hybrid experience and addresses its impact on the industry’s growth and evolution into 2023. read more

Class 8 Net Orders Reach 33K Units in November

According to ACT Research, Preliminary NA Class 8 net orders in November were 33,000 units, while NA Classes 5-7 net orders were 21,400 units. ACT will publish complete industry data for November, including final order numbers, in mid-December. read more

KBRA Examines 2023 Forecasts and Trends

Kroll Bond Rating Agency released its 2023 ABS Sector Outlook, examining key trends from 2022 and providing forecasts for 2023. read more

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