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Consumer Sentiment Inched Up 2.1% to 54 in Early January

Ann Arbor, MI, January 9, 2026-Consumer sentiment rose 2.1% to 54 in early January, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

Housing Starts Declined 4.6% in October

Washington, DC, January 9, 2026-Privately-owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,246,000, 4.6% below the revised September estimate of 1,306,000 and 7.8% below the October 2024 rate of 1,352,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Acadian Flooring America Suffers Significant Fire

Marrero, LA, January 9, 2026-A fire broke out at Acadian Flooring in Marrero, Louisiana before noon on January 8, reports WDSU News.

Employment & Unemployment Rates Virtually Unchanged in Dec.

Washington, DC, January 9, 2026--Both total nonfarm payroll employment (+50,000) and the unemployment rate (4.4%)changed little in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Dodge Momentum Index Rose 7% in December

Boston, MA, January 8, 2026-The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network grew 7.0% in December to 296.8 (2000=100) from the upwardly revised November reading of 277.4.

Dec. Construction Employment Declined From Nov. but Rose YOY

Washington, DC, January 9, 2026-The construction industry lost 11,000 jobs on net in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Sicis Names Francesco Sommariva Chief Marketing & Growth Officer

Ravenna, IT, January 9, 2026-Sicis, a global manufacturer of artistic mosaics, has appointed Francesco Sommariva as chief marketing & growth officer.

Long-Term Mortgage Rates in Decline Since Mid-2025

Washington, DC, January 8, 2026-Long-term mortgage rates have been declining since mid-2025 and ended the year at their lowest level since September 2024, says the NAHB.

FCITS Offering Concrete Moisture Certification Course at TISE

Las Vegas, NV, January 9, 2026-The Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services (FCITS) has announced the addition of a new Concrete Moisture Testing Certification and Training Course to its education lineup during The International Surface Event (TISE) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

Investment Groups Should Be Banned from Buying Homes, Says Trump

Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 8, 2026—"President Donald Trump said the U.S. should bar large institutional investors from buying single-family homes, arguing that corporate ownership has helped push housing further out of reach for everyday Americans,” reports CNBC.

Consolidated Flooring Included on 2025 COMPASS Select List

New York, NY, January 8, 2026—Consolidated Flooring has been recognized on the 2025 COMPASS Select List by Bespoke Metrics, placing it in the top 15% of subcontractors nationwide.

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