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Con-way Freight to Up Rates
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Con-way Freight, the nationwide less-than-truckload carrier of Con-way Inc., announced it will implement a general rate increase averaging 4.9% for noncontractual business, effective Oct. 19.
Jobless Claims Near Decade Low
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The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, maintaining a pattern of gains and losses around a decade low that signals firings remain muted.
Consumer Comfort Reaches Highest Level Since Mid-July
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Consumers were more upbeat last week than at any time since mid-July as Americans held the most favorable views of the buying climate in three months.
Manufacturing Deteriorates on Weaker Global Demand
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American manufacturing stagnated in September as a stronger dollar and faltering overseas markets led to the slowest pace of orders since November 2012.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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