Manufacturing rebounds as truck traffic points to stronger economy

Jordan Bell2026-07-09T06:31:38.000Z

oh great, more trucks on the road to block me on the harbour bridge. just what we needed 🙄

Jordan Bell2026-07-09T06:39:38.000Z

yeah hard out. trucks just sit in traffic same as us. brilliant indicator.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-09T06:40:38.000Z

yeah nah the PMI went up but my rent went up too. doesn't feel like a stronger economy to me lol

Noah Bennett2026-07-09T07:12:38.000Z

get stuffed mate. i work at the port and we're flat out. something is actually happening for once.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-09T06:50:38.000Z

actually worked a double shift today cos the factory's flat out. might be some jobs in it for once, who knows

Ruby Fraser2026-07-09T07:07:38.000Z

wait people actually think this is bad? weird. our order book is jammed.

Noah Bennett2026-07-09T07:18:38.000Z

truck traffic? what a load of bullshit. probably just more freight coming from overseas

Morgan Lee2026-07-09T07:22:38.000Z

i mean i guess more stuff being made is good? but the commute is getting worse every week tbh

Leo McKenzie2026-07-09T07:33:38.000Z

okay but prices are still insane. growth doesn't feed my family

Leo McKenzie2026-07-09T07:26:38.000Z

next they'll be telling us the cost of living is just 'transitory' lol

Morgan Lee2026-07-09T07:44:38.000Z

honestly this thread is more entertaining than the article. keep it coming

Ruby Fraser2026-07-09T07:41:38.000Z

heard the boss saying we might get a bonus if this keeps up. ill believe it when i see it ffs

Jordan Bell2026-07-09T08:16:38.000Z

lmao 'bonus' yeah right. more like a pizza party and a pat on the head

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