In a broadly moderating economy, most markets are performing at or above second-quarter growth rates, CFO Oscar Munoz said at the Dahlman Rose & Co Global Transportation Conference in comments that were webcast.
"Most of our folks -- customers, shippers -- are not in a dire, oh my God, the world is coming to an end" position although consumer confidence has been shaken, he said.
"Corporate America ... industrial America, still has a general level of positive outlook."
In a regulatory filing, CSX affirmed its positive long-term financial outlook, estimating an 18 percent to 20 percent annual compound growth rate in earnings per share through 2015.
In July, CSX raised its export coal estimate to a record above 40 million tons and said it would increase average headcount by about 4 percent this year to support demand and maintenance. (Reuters)
