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Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: weather is in the news; the U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Producer Price Index (PPI) and Core PPI; the European Central Bank voted to raise their benchmark interest rate, and what that means for the Federal Reserve meeting next week; the National Association of Realtors reported the May Existing Home Sales; Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, Author of the Energy Report, explains why President Trump refrained from striking Iran over the last few weeks; oil prices reacted to Trump cancelling further planned strikes on Iran, Trump's announcement that peace talks have been brought to the highest levels of the Iranian leadership; gas prices continue to retreat; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: participation in a daily Zoom call with Israel's Defense and Security Forum discussing the conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon; the U.S. Labor Department released the Initial Jobless Claims Report; the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 1st Quarter Nonfarm Productivity and Unit Labor Costs; the White House to adjust tariffs on certain items; European Union lawmakers are approaching a final approval of a Trade Deal with the U.S.; United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) reported whether any Iranian crude passed through the U.S. Navy's blockade; oil and gas prices react to the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, possible progress in U.S. -Iran talks, crude oil inventory reports; comments on the upcoming 82nd anniversary of D-Day on Saturday, June 6;Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical, offers his insights and a few opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: payroll processing firm, ADP released their May Private Sector Jobs report; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported April New Factory Orders; both Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) and J.D. Power reported April Used Class 8 Truck Sales; both ACT and Freight Transportation Research Associates Transportation Intelligence (FTR) released preliminary April U.S. Trailer Orders data; the Institute for Supply Management (ISM)released their May Services Purchasing Managers' Index, which covers 18 services industries; Oil Companies are scrambling to secure giant tankers to ensure capacity to transport oil; the U.S. Military is providing information and guidance on how to pass through the Strait of Hormuz; oil prices react to an increase in hostilities in the Middle East, little progress in peace talks between the U.S. and Iran and U.S. crude oil inventory data; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the Bureau of Labor Statistics released their Jobs Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS); Dollar Tree reported 1st Quarter results; Costco reported 3rd Quarter results; Costco discusses how they price gas at their 747 gas stations; PepsiCo announced price adjustments on certain package sizes; oil prices continue to react to Iran reviewing the latest offer to end the war, the Strait of Hormuz traffic at a trickle, the International Energy Agency's concern over global oil inventories, unconfirmed reports of a heated conversation between President Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjiman Netanyahu, Iran's denial that President Masoud Pezeshkian had resigned; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and several opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: a great weekend finishing up the front walk way, front porch and deck with flowers and plants; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported April Construction spending; May's S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data was released; the Institute for Supply Management released their PMI index; a new report on the number of large tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz; Kroger launches plan to lure customers back and better compete with their rivals; oil and gas prices react to Iran halting talks with the U.S., threats to further blocking the Strait of Hormuz, Israel's further advances into Lebanon; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Jobless Claims; the U.S. Commerce Department reported the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price (PCE) Index and the Core PCE; the Commerce Department also reported the second revision of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP); oil and gas prices react to reports of a ceasefire extension between the U.S. and Iran, claims by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that they had targeted a U.S. airbase in Kuwait; changes in the U.S. oil, gas and distillate stockpiles; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights, and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the House of Representatives recently passed and sent on to the Senate, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), aimed at eradicating cargo theft; a foreign Country has been hacking tank readers at gas stations; El Niño is arriving, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) updated their assessment as to whether it will be a strong or normal cycle; NOAA also issued their predictions for the 2026 Hurricane Season which runs from June 1 through November 30; oil prices react to positive news regarding peace negotiations with Iran; Indiana surprisingly has the lowest gas prices in the Country! California Governor, who's State leads the Nation for the highest gas prices, has a war of words with an oil company; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories:  the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 and the epic finish; a  PBS documentary, "Journey Home to the USS Arizona," the story of a USS Arizona survivor, who chose to have his ashes interred with his fellow sailor whose bodies were never recovered; the PBS 37th annual National Memorial Day Concert the stories and the performers; Tim Seibel, author of "Freedom Voyages," which document his goal of visiting all 3,700+ County Seats in the USA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: trucking company executives optimistic about their companies' 2026 financial performance as well as the industry, they include - Schneider, Averitt Express, Daimler Truck and Knight-Swift Transportation; the U.S. Department of labor released the Weekly Jobless Claims Report; the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for April- Building Permits, Housing Starts and Housing Completions; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. The Memorial Day weekend begins today; Kevin describes the origins, pays tribute to our fallen heroes, and reminds us to observe a moment silence at 3:00 p.m. on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the American Trucking Associations has renewed its push tp repeal the World War I era excise tax; 1st quarter financial results have been released by Knight-Swift; J.B. Hunt, FedEx and XPO; oil and gas prices react to remarks by Vice President Vance and President Trump regarding the final stages of a peace deal with Iran, some tankers exiting the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. crude and gasoline inventory levels; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective; offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: due to the time difference in Beijing, President Trump and Chinese President Xi are currently meeting and pundits are discussing what might or might not be discussed; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Producer Price Index and Core Producer Price Index; within the Consumer Price Index discussed yesterday, electricity demand is a big factor; President Trump is floating the idea of a federal gas and diesel tax holiday, pushback is coming from unlikely sources; Oil and gas prices continue their wild ride while waiting on results from Beijing and interest rates; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Report; AI prepared stories are sometimes not as accurate as they should be; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released non-farm business sector productivity; the S&P Global U.S. Services Purchasing Managers' Index was released, previously in the week; Iran seems to have responded to the latest peace proposal, issuing new rules for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz; oil prices had a wild rollercoaster ride reacting to events of the war with Iran; the data from the coupon platform RetailMeNot reported preliminary Mother's Day spending; Kevin has the details, digs into data, puts the information into historical perspective. offers his insights and a few opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: Project Freedom has been put on hold to give Iran some time to review the latest offer from the U.S.; Rebecca Brewster, President and CEO of American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), joins the show to talk about changes coming to ATRI and the extension of time to complete/participate in the 2026 Operational Costs Data Collection process; oil and gas prices continue to react to every headline coming from the war  with Iran; ADP reported their April Private Sector Job Creation Report; Kevin has the details, digs into the data. puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released their Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary (JOLTS), how the media reported the numbers, is interesting; Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, PRICE Futures Group and author of The Energy Report, joins the show to discuss the war in Iran, oil and gas prices and expectations for those prices going forward; the Commerce Department's Census Bureau released February and March New Home Sales; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: a recap of he and his wife's annual trip to the local casino to watch and place a wager on the 152nd Kentucky Derby; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported March U.S. Factory Orders; on Friday, the S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for April was reported; also, on Friday the Institute for Supply Management released their April Manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI); oil and gas prices reacted to Iran's stepped-up attacks on the United Arab Emirates and ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the most serious escalation since the early April ceasefire; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and offers a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thom takes your calls plus Marty Brennaman joins Thom to talk about the state of the Reds as they begin play in Chicago against the CubsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee, Chairman Jerome Powell announced their interest rate decision and indicated his plans once his term as Chaiman ends on May 15, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered his thoughts on Powell's decision; the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Jobless Claims report; the U.S. Commerce Department reported the Personal Consumption Expenditures Index, Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Index; Personal Spending, Personal Income and Gross Domestic Product; oil and gas prices continue to be affected by the events in the Strait of Hormuz, the Blockade of Iran's ports, the United Arab Emirates decision to exit the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC); Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: observations on the visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Washington, D.C., the King's address to a joint session of Congress and the elegant State Dinner; the U.S. Commerce Department reported the March Durable Goods Orders; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported March Single- Family Housing Starts, the delayed, due to the Schumer Shutdown, February Housing Starts, March and February Building Permits; oil and gas prices continue to rise due to the events in the Strait of Hormuz, the blockade of Iran and a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) leaving the group; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: recently, the University of Michigan released their final consumer sentiment reading for April; The Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Index; the American Trucking Associations released their March For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; the Cass Freight Index and the Logistics Managers' Index were also released; PepsiCo's report their 1st Quarter results; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: on Saturday the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner was to take place, instead, yet another assassination attempt on President Trump; Monte Wiederhold, Independent Owner Operator and General Vice President/Board Member of Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), joins the show to discuss what he is experiencing regarding optimism or pessimism among drivers and the latest from OOIDA, the benefits of membership and the issues they are working on at the State and Federal levels; Monday's daily BRIEFING - WAR IN ISRAEL from Israel's Defense and Security Forum, Brigadier General (res.) Amir Avivi ; oil and gas continues to react to the events in the Strait of Hormuz and the lack of progress in the peace talks with Iran; Kevin has the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Jobless Claims; Omdia Automotive released data regarding March Medium Duty Truck Sales; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) and Freight Transportation Research Associates Transportation intelligence (FTR) reported their respective reports regarding U.S. Trailer Orders; S&P flash U.S. Services and Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Indices were released; oil and gas continue to react to continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and confusion over who is in charge in Iran; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: the National Association of Realtors released the March Pending Home Sales Report; Omdia Automotive reported March U.S. Class 8 sales; oil prices continue to react to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, potential peace talks with whichever faction is in charge and EIA reports on gasoline and distillate inventories; gas prices continue their downward trend; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: Cox Automotive released their Manheim Used Vehicle Value index; the affordability of new cars was reported by review site CarGurus, fasten your seat belt, and J.D. Power reported how consumers are coping; March Retail Sales were reported yesterday; oil and gas prices continue to react to the on and off again peace talks and whether the Strait of Hormuz is opened or closed; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: are they talking or not? Are they in or are they out? Is the Strait of Hormuz open or closed? Oil prices continue to react to the war in Iran; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) and Freight Transportation Research Transportation Intelligence Associates (FTR), each, reported March Class 8 orders; Ports from California, the Northwest, the East Coast and Houston reported February volumes; the Institute for Supply Management reported March U.S. service economy and prices; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information in historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: weather events are again in the news; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Report; the Federal Reserve released their "Beige Book" report on Wednesday; States consider motor fuel tax holidays: oil and gas prices react to the latest news regarding the war with Iran; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data; puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: weather is back in the news; oil and gas prices continue to react to the war in Iran; Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, PRICE Futures Group, in his Energy Report describes the effects of Trump's blockade of Iranian ports; Finance Ministers from Europe pushed for the implementation of the ceasefire because of the pressure on the world economy; Pope Leo expresses his thoughts on the war; the National Federation of Independent Business released their March Small Business Economic Trends data; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offer his insights and a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following topics and stories: it's tax day, of course he has an opinion on this! The National Association of Realtors reported March Existing Home Sales; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Producer Price Index and Core Producer Price Index; oil and gas prices react to the Iranian Ports blockade; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: weather is back in the news; from Artemis II to peace negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, to the Masters Golf Tournament, it was quite a weekend; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index and Core Consumer Price Index; oil continues to react to the war in Iran and the blockade ordered by President Trump; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: a preview of Friday's beginning of "peace talks" between the U.S., Israel and Iran and expectations; U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the third estimate of 4th quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), core PCE and Consumer Spending; the U.S. Labor Department released the Initial Jobless Claims Report; the American Trucking Associations (ATA)released the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index and the Logistics Managers' Index; oil prices react to the upcoming "peace talks", Israel negotiations with Lebanon regarding Hezbollah, on again /off again opening of the Strait of Hormuz and oil supply threats across the Middle East; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: what the mainstream said when President Trump was unavailable, while in the Oval Office and Situation Room, commanding the search and rescue of one of our pilots deep behind enemy lines in Iran; ceasefire or no ceasefire; while at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), Beth Wilson, Manager, American Petroleum Institute (API), engine oil and DEF stopped by to talk about the rollout of PC-12 in January 2027 and DEF storage and rotation; oil reacts to the ceasefire between the U.S. - Israel and Iran; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: oil prices react to the war with Iran, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright discussed the potential production from Venezuela which could add to the worldwide supply; while at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), Kelsea Eckert with Downtime Claims stopped by to talk about the recovery of truckers' downtime; certain companies are beginning to advertise for a massive increase in employees, price decreases and an emphasis on customer service; the U.S. Commerce Department reported February Durable Goods Orders; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: a review of the timeline of the incredible rescue of the two pilots who had ejected from a downed F-15E, 200 miles deep into Iran; while at the Mid-America Trucking Show, Zaheer Igbal, Program and Education Analyst, Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration stopped by to cover the difference, for employers, between MVR and PSP reports, this past Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the March Nonfarm Payroll Report and the Unemployment Report; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; during the Mid-America Trucking Show, Nicole Ward, Founder and President of African American Women Trucking Association, stopped by to talk; oil and gas prices continue their volatility as result of the war with Iran; PRICE Futures Group, Senior Market Analyst, Phil Flynn had a few interesting theories regarding why prices are on the rise; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and talks about the following stories: payroll processing company ADP reported Private Sector Employment Growth; while at the Mid-America Trucking Show last week Julie Wright, North American Marketing Manager, Shell Rotella stopped by to talk about Shell Rotella SuperRigs June 25 - 27 in Bristol TN., also the Your Truck Your Call Initiative; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported Retail Sales and Core Retail Sales; the Institute for Supply Management released their Survey of Manufacturing Purchasing Managers; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers the following stories: the U.S. Conference Board released the Consumer Confidence Index; while at the Mid-America Trucking Show, Karin Haumann, Shell's OEM Technical Manager and chairperson of the API team developing the next generation of heavy-duty diesel engine oil standards, stopped by to talk about the rollout set for Jan. 2027; oil and gas prices continue to react to the war in Iran, The Strait of Hormuz threats and mixed diplomatic signals; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin talks about his experience at this past weekend's Mid-America Trucking Show; Derek Barrs, Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration stopped by our Booth at MATS to talk about his first 5 months on the job; oil and gas continue their rollercoaster reaction to the geopolitical events in the Middle East, Ukraine and Venezuela; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin talks about Day 1 of the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY; interviews Megan Brown, Sr. Director Product Management and Rishi Arora Head of Product, Geico Truck Insurance about their fist year rolling out truck insurance; various listeners stopping by to talk about the economy is affecting them, their opinion on the state of trucking and what is on their minds; Oil and Gas prices continue their rollercoaster ride reacting to the War with Iran and the negotiations, the Ukraine-Russia war; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ATN will be at the Mid-America Trucking Thursday through Saturday; Iran is not admitting that negotiations are ongoing, but they are saying that the 15 point conditions to end the war are unacceptable, which they could only know as result of  being  part of the negotiations; oil and gas prices are reacting to the negotiations; Mike Kucharski, Co-Owner and VP of JKC Trucking, joins the show to talk about rising diesel prices, the Department of Transportation's crack down on illegal immigrants illegally attaining CDL licenses; an explosion and fire at a Texas refinery adding insult to injury regarding diesel prices; S&P Global releases good news/bad news data on U.S. Purchasing Managers Indices; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers the following stories: Nebraska needs truckers for emergency efforts and is offering a fuel stipend; a southern Governor suspends motor fuel taxes for 60 days; last week the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development reported January New-Home Sales; yesterday the Census Bureau reported January Construction Spending; the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) outlined Trump's highway policy and funding goals to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; oil and gas prices continue to react to the developments in the War with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz; after strong denials by the Speaker of Iran's Parliament, guess who's coming to the negotiating table; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin talks about and covers  the following stories: update on fatal LaGuardia crash; ATN is heading to the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS); the coalition of some of the willing as some NATO Countries and others discuss assisting in the efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz; changes may be coming to Amazon Prime Day; oil prices fall and gas price increases slow; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses the covers the following stories: oil and gas prices react to the war with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz choke point; a summary of where we are and how we got here with Iran; will our Allies join in and will NATO defend their fellow members; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims Report; Kevin has the details, sifts through the information, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers the following stories: the Federal Reserve announces their decision on interest rates; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Producer Price Index and Core Producer Price Index; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported New Factory Orders; this past Monday, the U.S. Transportation Department's, rules regarding asylum seekers, refugees, DACA recipients obtaining CDLs went into effect; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.