In the upcoming fourth quarter, the index is projected to tick up again for the holiday season to 21.5 percent, but that is still 2.3 percentage points below the 2023 quarter.

How the FedEx-UPS Price War Could Slash Year-End Costs for Small Businesses Falling parcel volumes and fewer year-end shopping days this year have led the two transporters to offer big discounts ...

FedEx FDX-0.42%decrease; red down pointing triangle and United Parcel Service UPS 1.24%increase; green up pointing triangle are escalating their rivalry, competing for parcel volume from some of ...