Is the economy just now starting to slow down.?

Just a few months ago, I would wait on 3 or 4 trains a week, but for the last 6 weeks or so, Nada... just an Amtrak that was mostly empty. (BTW).

What do you think about that..? now that I'm thinking about it dont remember hearing any train whistles either... which is a good thing...

ahhh, the econoemy may look like its slowing, but I was listening to NPR this afternoon (reliable source), and they reported that inflation jumped, according to the CPI. That means our prices jumped, which is the first step to nursing the economy back to health.

Starting August 1, many European's went on Holiday, this usually results in a little slower business and travel, and might help explain your train comments