Market Updates
FSL’s Expectations for Summer 2025
As the summer approaches, our team at FSL anticipates the season’s usual impacts. We also have to anticipate the volatile and unpredictable. The common impacts we expect this summer are: Soaring Temperatures Temperatures are predicted to be above-average this summer across the US, with the Northwest experiencing especially high temperatures for the region. Extreme Weather…
Read MoreFSL’s Expectations for Quarter 2
We’ve seen some ups and downs in 2025 so far. At FSL we’re looking to Quarter 2 for growth and success as we leave the usual post-holiday slump behind. Spring is around the corner, bringing sunshine and opportunity. As we prepare for the usual boon in produce and construction that comes with Q2, we want…
Read MoreFSL’s Expectations for Quarter 1
2025 has been an eventful year already. As the year begins, Quarter 1 expectations have either solidified or changed drastically. So, at FSL, we’re considering the first few weeks of the new year as a litmus test for what is to come in the first quarter. Here are our expectations for Q1: At FSL, we…
Read MoreMarket Expectations for Quarter 4
September is coming to a close, meaning Q4 is just around the corner. And FSL is eager to help our clients navigate the ups and downs of the Q4 market. See our expectations below: Interest Rates Decrease and Inflation Drops October signals the true beginning of retail season. The approaching holidays means consumer spending will…
Read MoreInflation and Interest Rates: Their Impact on Supply Chain
Over the past few years, it has been important to keep watch on the US inflation and interest rates. July 2024 continued the trend of decreasing inflation rates, reaching 2.9%, the lowest it’s been since March 2021. This is great news for consumers and manufacturers alike, as this puts pressure on the Federal Reserve to…
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