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Purchasing Managers' Index Rose to 47.2% in August

Purchasing Managers' Index Rose to 47.2% in August

Tempe, AZ, September 3, 2024—The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 47.2% in August, up 0.4 percentage point from the 46.8% recorded in July, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Americans Economic Mood Lifting

Americans Economic Mood Lifting

Washington, DC, September 3, 2024-”The American consumer is starting to shake out of a lingering bad mood,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

NTCA Announces September 2024 Workshop & Training Schedule

NTCA Announces September 2024 Workshop & Training Schedule

Jackson, MS, September 3, 2024—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its September tour across 11 states, delivering a lineup of standards-based educational workshops and regional trainings to industry professionals.

Owen Baker Has Died

Owen Baker Has Died

Saddle Brook, NJ, September 3, 2024—Nourison Home announces the passing of Owen Baker, a valued member of the company and the flooring industry.

Q2 GDP Increased to 3% in Second Estimate

Q2 GDP Increased to 3% in Second Estimate

Washington, DC, August 29, 2024-Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.0% in Q2 2024, according to the second estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.