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Import Levels Expected to Rise in July but Drop as Tariffs Take Hold

Import Levels Expected to Rise in July but Drop as Tariffs Take Hold

Washington, DC, July 10, 2025-Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to rebound this month after a double-digit drop in late spring but is forecast to fall again after previously paused tariffs take effect, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

PE Firm GreyLion Acquires Torginol

PE Firm GreyLion Acquires Torginol

New York City, NY, July 9, 2025—Torginol, manufacturer of decorative flakes, quartz and other products in resinous flooring systems, has been acquired by a New York City-based private equity firm GreyLion for an undisclosed price.

Mortgage Applications Rose 9.4% in Week Ending July 4

Mortgage Applications Rose 9.4% in Week Ending July 4

Washington, DC, July 9, 2025—Mortgage applications increased 9.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 4, 2025.