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    Working the Core - Flexport Weekly Economic Report

    The cheery headline CPI number for May was deceiving. More reliable, recent core components of the same report show persistent inflation well above the Fed’s tolerance levels.

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    Stay in the Know With Flexport’s Freight Market Updates Newsletter

    Subscribe to Flexport’s weekly Freight Market Updates newsletter for the latest news on global shipping lanes, freight rate trends, vessel dwell times, and more.

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    Article14 June, 2023

    CFO Mindset with Matt Parry

    Check out this episode of the CFO Mindset featuring Matt Parry, CEO & Founder of the Good Crisp Company as he walks us through how to balance growth with inflationary pressures and much more!

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    Don’t Panic - Flexport Weekly Economic Report

    Real personal consumption expenditures in April showed their strongest monthly increase since January. U.S. consumers’ enduring dedication to spending has been most pronounced (and least explicable) in the case of durable goods.

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    Supply Chain Snapshots - News of the Week (June 12, 2023)

    Looking for a quick summary of the top supply chain and logistics news from the past week? Read our weekly "Supply Chain Snapshots" for summaries and commentary to get you up-to-speed.

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    Are We There Yet? Tracking the Recovery in Global Supply Chains

    How badly were supply chains disrupted by the pandemic, and is this all behind us? On the latter point, leading measures disagree. We review the evidence.

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    Building a More Resilient Supply Chain Through Increased Transparency

    Get ahead of the curve with optimized supply chain transparency. Learn how data-driven strategies can reduce costs and improve customer experience.

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    Odd Jobs - Flexport Weekly Economic Report

    Real personal consumption expenditures in April showed their strongest monthly increase since January. U.S. consumers’ enduring dedication to spending has been most pronounced (and least explicable) in the case of durable goods.

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