Farm equipment sales remain soft, drop in November
Farm equipment sales fell in November amid declining net farm income, all despite growing optimism in the sector. Demand for...
Podcast: EVs, alternative fuels remain industry’s future
Transitioning commercial fleets to EVs and other alternative fuels remains one of the biggest challenges facing the transportation industry, as...
Sunbelt rental revenue rises amid persistent large rental activity
Sunbelt Rentals’ rental revenue grew in the second quarter of its fiscal year as rental rates remain strong amid growing...
Truck orders down despite post-election bump
Orders for Class 5 to Class 8 trucks remained down year over year in November despite a small monthly increase...
Net farm income forecast down 4%
December’s farm income forecast reveals what a challenging year it has been for American agriculture, projecting a continued decline in...
Federal Reserve economist Martin Lavelle returns to Equipment Finance Connect
Equipment Finance Connect welcomes the Federal Reserve to our speaker faculty for the third consecutive year as Martin Lavelle, senior...
New forecast projects equipment prices weakening in next year
Equipment rental and leasing prices are projected to decline in 2025 as inflation continues to improve and the Federal Reserve’s...
Farmer sentiment highest since May 2021
Farmer sentiment spiked in November as post-election optimism mirrored 2016, as farmers anticipate that favorable estate taxes and regulations will...
