Industrial Production Edges Up in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 17, 2014 -- Industrial production in December grew 0.3%, the Federal Reserve said Friday.
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Builder Confidence Levels Off in January
Washington, DC, Jan. 16, 2014 -- Builder confidence in the market for single-family homes fell one point to 56 in January from a revised December reading of 57 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
Foreclosure Starts Lowest Since 2007
Irvine, CA, Jan. 16, 2014 -- Foreclosure starts fell last year to the lowest level since 2007, according to foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac.
Cersaie To Show Flooring Other Than Ceramic
Bologna, Italy, Jan. 16, 2014 -- Cersaie will longer be just for ceramic tile, organizers said.
Initial Jobless Claims Edge Lower
Washington, DC, Jan. 16, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 326,000 in the week ended Jan. 11, the Labor Department said.
Manufacturing Strengthens in Philadelphia Area
Washington, DC, Jan. 16, 2014 -- The Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing index rose to a reading of 9.4 in January from a downwardly revised 6.4 reading in December.
Few Signs of Consumer Inflation in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 16, 2014 -- Consumer prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.3% in December, after a flat reading in November, according to the Labor Department.
New York Manufacturing Activity Jumps
New York, NY, Jan. 15, 2014 -- Manufacturing activity in the New York region was stronger than expected in January, according to the Empire State manufacturing index.
Magnificent Carpet Awards Winners Announced
Atlanta, GA, Jan. 15, 2014 -- America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards, staged by AmericasMart Atlanta as part of The Atlanta International Area Rug Market, has named its winners.
Mortgage Application Volume Surges
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume rose 11.9% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.