March 15, 2026
Resolves YES if any monthly Manufacturing PMI reading in 2026 is ≥52.0. Otherwise NO. Source: https://www.ismworld.org/
Manufacturing PMI has been below 50 (contraction) for 9 consecutive months as of November 2025 at 48.2. Breaking above 52 would signal not just expansion but robust growth in freight-generating industrial activity.
Active markets come first, followed by recently resolved calls from the same category.
May 2025 was 1.025. Breaking above 1.02 in May 2026 would signal freight volumes have stabilized and begun climbing year-over-year after 30+ mont...
ATA tonnage is the broadest measure of freight volume. May sees seasonal demand pickup (Mother's Day, Memorial Day, summer goods shipments). MoM...
New orders are a leading indicator—they predict future manufacturing production and freight demand 2-3 months ahead. If new orders exceed 52 in J...