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Consumer Spending Declines in May

Consumer Spending Declines in May

Washington, DC, June 27, 2025-U.S. household income and spending both declined in May, signaling a potential cooling in consumer momentum, even as core inflation remained slightly elevated, complicating the outlook for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

NTCA Announces July Workshops and Training Events

NTCA Announces July Workshops and Training Events

Jackson, MS, June 27, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its July 2025 training schedule, featuring eight free workshops and seven regional training events across 11 states.

Ceramic Coalition Files Complaint Over Ruling

Ceramic Coalition Files Complaint Over Ruling

Clemson, SC, June 26, 2025-The Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile has filed a lawsuit challenging parts of a U.S. government ruling that found Indian ceramic tile was not being sold below fair market value.

Durable Goods Orders Rose 16.4% in May

Durable Goods Orders Rose 16.4% in May

Washington, DC, June 26, 2025-New orders for manufactured durable goods in May, up five of the last six months, increased $48.3 billion or 16.4% to $343.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced. This followed a 7.6% March increase. This followed a 6.6% April decrease.

U.S. Economy Shrank 0.5% in Q1

U.S. Economy Shrank 0.5% in Q1

Washington, DC, June 26, 2025-The U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Commerce Department’s third estimate, marking the first quarterly decline in GDP since early 2022.

Gas Prices Down, Diesel Up Heading Into Summer

Gas Prices Down, Diesel Up Heading Into Summer

Washington, DC, June 26, 2025-As of late June 2025, U.S. fuel prices are showing a mixed pattern heading into the heart of the summer driving season, according to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.