Visualizing Key Economic Trends: From Fuel Reserves to Support for Ukraine
We've compiled a series of informative graphs and visuals that shed light on some crucial economic and societal trends. Let's take a glimpse at some of the key highlights: Fueling Concerns, Labor Strikes Impact, & Warehouse Woes.
Fuelish Reserves: Halved
The strategic petroleum reserve is now approximately half of the historical average of 33 days.
UAW Strikes: Driving Change
The impact of the UAW strikes is increasingly evident. Trucking contract load volumes are down by over 12%. According to Craig Fuller of Freight Waves, a drop of this magnitude has not been witnessed since the start of COVID-19.
Construction Crunch: Ware-nation Low
Warehouse construction starts have dropped to their lowest levels in 10 years – higher interest rates and weak demand are responsible.
Fluid Dynamics: Sip and Shift
Water consumption increases, soft drink consumption drops, and coffee stays constant.
USA's Auto Shift: SUVprise!
Since 2017, SUVs represent over half of all vehicles produced in the United States. Cars account for just under a third, and trucks about 15%.
EV-Korea: Charging Ahead
South Korea is out front in the EV infrastructure race.
Century Mark: Business in Haste
Fastest-growing business to reach 100 million users – in years.
State Sparks: EV Charging Counts
The number of EV Charging Stations by State.
Restock Roll: Retail Revival
Retailers are almost done destocking excess pandemic inventory. The spike in August trucking volume suggests retailers are returning to freight to obtain new goods.
Oil Spill: Global Bill
The crashing US oil supply is causing prices to rise around the world.
Parcel Par Excellence
Parcel carriers' performance has recovered to pre-COVID levels.
Small Business Debt's Upward Trend
Small business defaults appear to be accelerating.
Ukraine Aid: Support Slides, Survives
Public support for military assistance to Ukraine has fallen, but a majority still supports it.
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