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The Housing Market Is Moving in Favor of Buyers

Washington, DC, February 2, 2026-"Many home shoppers have given up on the depressed housing market, where sales are stuck at a 30-year low. But those buying are enjoying discounts at the highest rate in years.

Producer Prices Rose 0.5% in December

Washington, DC, January 30, 2025-The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.5% in December, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Construction Input Prices Down 0.6% in December

Washington, DC, January 30, 2026-Construction input prices decreased 0.6% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.

Mohawk Group to Implement 3% to 5% Price Increase on Select Products

Calhoun, GA, January 30, 2026-Mohawk Group will increase prices 3% to 5% on select products and services.

Winners of 2026 National Installer of the Year Competition Named

Las Vegas, NV, January 30, 2026-The International Surface Event (TISE) has announced the winners of the 2026 National Installer of the Year Competition, which brings together flooring installation professionals to compete for a grand prize and recognition as top professionals in their field.

Search Engines Favor GEO over SEO

New York, NY, January 30, 2026-How-and why-are businesses manipulating ChatGPT results?, asks the Wall Street Journal.

Daltile Names 2025 Daltile Elite Statements Partners of the Year

Dallas, TX, January 30, 2026 –Daltile has named two of its dealers The Design House and TK Flooring & More as the “2025 Daltile Elite Statements Partners of the Year.”

FCIF Board Met During Surfaces, Welcomed New Members

Las Vegas, NV, January 30, 2026-As the flooring industry gathered for The International Surface Event (TISE) 2026, the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) board of directors met on January 28 to reflect on the foundation’s impact in 2025 and chart a course for even greater support and outreach in 2026.

Federal Reserve Holds on Interest Rates for First Time Since July

Washington, DC, January 29, 2026—"The Federal Reserve entered a new holding pattern on interest rates Wednesday and signaled little urgency to resume cuts after contentious reductions at officials’ three previous meetings,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Trade Deficit Widened by $27.6 Billion in November

Washington, DC, January 29, 2026—The goods and services deficit was $56.8 billion in November, up $27.6 billion from $29.2 billion in October, revised, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.