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Tesla Zero Emission Tractor Trailer Use Data Shows Promise

As Tesla launches its first test site for zero emission tractor trailer activity in the Central Valley of California in partnership with Pepsico, the first set of data shows promise for the car and semitruck maker.

Economy, Energy, Jobs, Supply ChainJeff GibsonSeptember 13, 2023economy, Zero Emission Vehicles

Chinese Export Traffic Has Dropped 11 Of Last 12 Months

Chinese trade volumes have dropped by up to 20% on an annualized basis for 11 of the last 12 months while interest rates have dropped in China, the real estate market has faltered and overall economic trends have turned deflationary.

Economy, Jobs, PortOfLA, Ports, Supply ChainJeff GibsonSeptember 8, 2023

American Birthrate drops 15.3% Between 2007 and 2021 Which May Net 50 Million Fewer Residents Over The Next Several Decades

American birthrate drops by 15.3% between 2007 and 2021 as the global slide in fertility echoes across North America and may indicate up to 45 to 50 million fewer native born Americans over the next several decades.

Population, Jobs, Policy, Housing, Education, EconomyJeff GibsonAugust 29, 2023

July Inflation Tops 3.2% Annual Rate With 90% Of Increase From Jump In Housing Costs

In July, inflation maintained a 3.2% annual rate of across the board price hikes with rising housing costs accounting for an astounding 90% of overall inflation for the month.

Economy, Housing, Inflation, PolicyJeff GibsonAugust 14, 2023

Inflation Softens In July To An Overall 12 Month Rate of 3.0% - Still 50% Higher Than Fed Target

Inflation Softens In July To An Overall 12 Month Rate of 3.0% - Still 50% Higher Than Fed Target. Led by housing rates as it has been for much of the last 28 months, the consumer price index continued its stubborn 30 month climb.

Economy, Housing, Inflation, JobsJeff GibsonJuly 14, 2023

Inflation In May Ticks Up Slightly But Maintains An Annual Rate of 4% - Twice Fed Target

Economy, Inflation, PolicyJeff GibsonJune 15, 2023

Inflation In April Climbed .4% Fueled By Continued Cost Increases In Housing

Driven by a blistering 8.1% annual rate of price increases for shelter, the overall consumer price index in April 2023 increased by .4% to post an annual rate of 4.9% according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Economy, Energy, Inflation, PolicyJeff GibsonMay 11, 2023

China Faces Population Challenges That Will See Workforce Fall By Up To Two-Thirds: Brookings

While the rest of the globe is facing fertility and birthrate challenges, China’s drop in overall population and working age population show the stark reality of a loss of hundreds of millions of residents.

Economy, Education, Housing, PopulationJeff GibsonApril 24, 2023