Although some may argue it is paradoxically named, The Inflation Reduction Act is set to dramatically impact the landscape of decarbonization in the energy sector. Passed by the U.S. Senate on August 7th via the budget reconciliation process, the legislation is expected to be passed by the House of Representatives as well when they meet […]
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How it all started The Federal Reserve just delivered the largest interest-rate increase in over 20 years. This increase, the most aggressive action to take place is an effort to try and slow the growing inflation. Back in 2020, the start of the pandemic pushed the Fed to lower rates to basically zero, making it […]
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Inflation has accelerated in March to 8.5% when compared with 2021. To no one’s surprise, this level of inflation was driven by spikes in both energy and food. Simultaneously as the global supply chain tightens, combined with lockdowns in China, the cost to move everything everywhere continues to increase. Additionally, for the first time since […]
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With the pandemic end in sight, trailer manufacturers are playing catch up and battling strong demand that is not being offset by high prices. Manufacturers orders are backed up several months and they are renegotiating pricing with consumers due to the volatile market. Trailers are reaching new highs, carriers and manufacturers are paying premiums to […]
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As the pandemic hit, many people began home improvement projects that they had been putting off while being stuck at home. Simultaneously, sawmills and wood processing factories were temporarily shutting their doors. Additionally, a 2017 20% tariff on Canadian lumber had kept that supply limited to U.S. consumers. Nonproductive factories combined with existing tariffs are […]
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