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Builder Confidence Fell 3 Points to 29 in October
Washington, DC, October 19, 2026—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points to 29 in October, according to the National Association of…Benjamin Moore Names Webster Green Its 2027 Color of the Year
Montvale, NJ, October 19, 2026—Benjamin Moore has named Webster Green its 2027 Color of the Year. “As we narrowed down options for Color of the Year 2027,…Industrial Production Rose 0.7% in September
Washington, DC, October 16, 2026—Industrial production (IP) increased 0.7% in September after edging up 0.1% in August, according to the Federal Reserve.Import Prices Rose 1.1% in September, Export Prices Up 2.2%
Washington, DC, October 16, 2026—U.S. import prices increased 1.1% in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.5% rise in August.CTDA Reports on Federal Maritime Commission’s Proposal to Limit U.S. Imports of Ceramic from Spain
Glen Ellyn, IL, October 16, 2026—”In this morning’s Federal Register, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has proposed ‘limiting’ U.S. imports of ceramic tile and stone from Spain,”…151 Sawmills Have Closed Since 2023
Sterling, VA, October 16, 2026—”At the 2026 National Hardwood Lumber Association convention, Hardwood Review said it had identified 151 publicly announced sawmill and yard closures since 2023,”…Floor & Decor Opens First Store in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC, October 16, 2026—Floor & Decor has announced the opening of its first warehouse store and design center in Raleigh, North Carolina.Producer Prices Rose 1.3% in September, Up 6.3% Over 12 Months
Washington, DC, October 15, 2026—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.3% in September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.Retail Sales Rose 0.8% in September, According to Advance Estimate
Washington, DC, October 15, 2026—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2026 were $745.0 billion, up 0.8% from the previous month and up…Unemployment Rose by 1,000 in Week Ending October 10
Washington, DC, October 15, 2026—In the week ending October 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 199,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous…
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