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Pace of Inflation Slowed YOY to 2.4% in January

Pace of Inflation Slowed YOY to 2.4% in January

Washington, DC, February 13, 2026—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 2.4% before seasonal adjustment.

Mulltifamily Housing Confidence Declined in Q4 2025

Mulltifamily Housing Confidence Declined in Q4 2025

Washington, DC, February 13, 2026--Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing decreased year-over-year in Q4, according to the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Existing-Home Sales Declined 8.4% in January

Existing-Home Sales Declined 8.4% in January

Washington, DC, February 12, 2026-Existing-home sales decreased by 8.4% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, according to the National Association of Realtors Existing-Home Sales Report.

Floorzap & WFCA Release '26 State of the Retail Industry Report

Floorzap & WFCA Release '26 State of the Retail Industry Report

Salt Lake City, UT, February 12, 2026-Floorzap announced the release of its 2026 State of the Retail Flooring Industry Report, a research study examining how flooring retailers are responding to changing customer expectations, margin pressure and increasing operational complexity.

Construction Industry Added 33,000 Jobs in January

Construction Industry Added 33,000 Jobs in January

Washington, DC, February 11, 2026—The construction industry added 33,000 jobs on net in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 44,000 jobs, an increase of 0.5%.