Employment Rose by 139,000 Jobs in May, Unemployment Flat
Washington, DC, June 6, 2025-Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 139,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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CMC Wins Patent Infringement Case Against Zhejiang Jiayuan
Chattanooga, TN, June 6, 2025-Card-Monroe Corp. (CMC) has announced the successful conclusion of the patent infringement action between CMC and Zhejiang Jiayuan Carpet Industry Co., Ltd., with the March 17 civil judgment of the Supreme People's Court of the People's Republic of China.
Hardwood Plywood Producers Petition for Tariffs Against 3 Countries
Sterling, VA, June 6, 2025-On May 22, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood petitioned for antidumping and countervailing duties to counter unfair trade practices by Indonesia, Vietnam, and China, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
Alpek to Shutter North Carolina Facility
Fayetteville, NC, June 6, 2025-Alpek will shutter its Fayetteville, North Carolina plant by July 31.
Shaw Contract Enters Ceramic Category
Cartersville, GA, June 6, 2025–At NeoCon 2025, Shaw Contract will introduce its first porcelain and ceramic tile collections.
Construction Industry Adds 4,000 Jobs in May
Washington, DC, June 6, 2025-The construction industry added 4,000 jobs in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chelsea Plank Flooring Earns NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification
St. Charles, MO, June 6, 2025—Chelsea Plank Flooring of Chelsea, Michigan is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).
High-End Home Prices More Stable than Other Price Levels
Charlotte, NC, June 5, 2025—National Association of Realtors data shows that higher-end home prices are holding up better than other price levels, reports Truist.
Trade Deficit Narrowed to $61.6B in April
Washington, DC, June 5, 2025—The goods and services deficit was $61.6 billion in April, down $76.7 billion from $138.3 billion in March, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Labor Productivity Declined 1.5% in Q1
Washington, DC, June 5, 2025—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 1.5% in Q1 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output decreased 0.2% and hours worked increased 1.3%.