Looking at the freight economy with Breakthrough’s Matt Muenster
In this podcast, Breakthrough's Muenster addressed various topics related to the state of the freight economy, including: inflation; retail sales; manufacturing and the industrial economy; Peak Season; Mexico's ongoing emergence as a top trading partner for the U.S.; inventories; tariffs; and the election, among others.
Matt Muenster is Breakthrough's Chief Economist. Muenster's area of influence spans from forecasting both fuel and freight markets to quantifying global risk factors, and connecting macroeconomics with the everyday experiences of shippers. Using research, industry data, and an understanding of market fundamentals, Muenster informs actionable strategies for some of the world’s largest brands.
Matt’s expertise has been utilized in a variety of different publications including Logistics Management, and he has also been featured in numerous Bloomberg articles.
Muenster has a Master's in Economics from Bowling Green State, and a Bachelor's of Arts in Communications from St. Norbert College.
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