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Small Business Optimism Index Increased to 107.6 in February

Small Business Optimism Index Increased to 107.6 in February

Washington, DC, March 13, 2018—Small business owners are showing unprecedented confidence in the economy as the optimism index continues at record high numbers, rising to 107.6 in February, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey.

Foreclosure Rate Held Steady YOY in December

Foreclosure Rate Held Steady YOY in December

Irvine, CA, March 13, 2018-- CoreLogic has released its monthly Loan Performance Insights Report which shows that, nationally, 5.3% of mortgages were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure) in December 2017.

Consumer Prices Inched Up in February

Consumer Prices Inched Up in February

Washington, DC, March 13, 2018—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.5% in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Construction Employment Rose in 35 States YOY in January

Construction Employment Rose in 35 States YOY in January

Arlington, VA, March 13, 2018—Thirty-five states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between January 2017 and January 2018, while 32 states and D.C. added construction jobs between December and January, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.

Dixie Commits to Exhibit at Domotex USA

Dixie Commits to Exhibit at Domotex USA

Chicago, IL, March 13, 2018—Domotex USA today announced that The Dixie Group will highlight its latest carpet, rug and luxury vinyl flooring (LVT) innovations at the inaugural floor covering trade show.