Industrial Production Up 0.7% in February
Washington, D.C., March 17, 2006--Industrial production increased 0.7% in February, according to the Federal Reserve.
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ASID Releases Five White Papers at INTERIORS 06
Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--The American Society of Interior Designers has announced the release of five new professional white papers, research studies and marketing publications.
Housing Starts Off 7.9% in February
Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--According to a report from the Commerce Department, housing starts fell 7.9% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.042 million housing starts.
NAR Calls for Swift Passage of Healthcare Legislat
Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--The National Association of Realtors called for swift passage today of the small business health care legislation.
30-year Fixed Rate Up to Highest Level Since July
Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 10.
Builder Confidence Slides One Point in March
Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--A one-point decline in the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for March indicates that housing demand and sales are gradually returning to a sustainable pace.
Consumer Prices Inch Up 0.1% in February
Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--The consumer price index rose 0.1% in February, as falling prices for energy, food and clothing offset higher prices for medical care, shelter and air fares.
New Zealand’s Feltex Reveals New CEOs Pay Package
Wellington, New Zealand, March 16, 2006--Carpet-maker Feltex Carpets Ltd. Thursday revealed details of the remuneration package it proposes to pay its new chief executive.
Coverings 2006 Expecting to Set Record
Alexandria, VA, March 16, 2006--Coverings 2006 is in countdown mode to the April 4-7 expo and conference and it looks like records will be set.
Mohawk Inks Licensing Deal with the National Trust
Atlanta, GA, March 16, 2006--The Mohawk Group said it is partnering with The National Trust for Historic Preservation, America’s leading nonprofit dedicated to saving the nation’s diverse historic places.