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The latest AAR analysis indicates a cautious outlook for rail freight, as September saw a 1.2% decline in total U.S. rail carloads year-over-year, despite some commodity improvements. Key economic factors, including mixed signals in consumer demand and uncertainties in global supply chains, contribute to concerns about the future performance of rail freight, particularly as the Federal Reserve adjusts interest rates and inflation pressures persist. Overall, while intermodal volumes remain high, the outlook is tempered by ongoing economic challenges.
Source: YAHOO