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Washington, DC, September 7, 2023—In the week ending September 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 216,000, a decrease of 13,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Washington, DC, September 6, 2023-The goods and services deficit was $65.0 billion in July, up $1.3 billion from $63.7 billion in June, revised, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Chicago, IL, September 6, 2023-This fall, NAFCD and NBMDA plan to host a wide range of subject-matter experts at the 2023 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention.
Washington, DC, September 6, 2023—Mortgage applications decreased 2.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 1, 2023.
Washington, DC, September 6, 2023—"An extension of oil-production cuts by two of the world’s largest crude exporters Tuesday hardened Wall Street’s fears that the Chinese economy has hit a rough patch that could slow global growth,” according to the Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, September 5, 2023—Rising mortgage rates and elevated construction costs have taken a toll on the pace of single-family construction in markets across the nation, with the slowdown most pronounced in large metro areas.
Washington, DC, September 5, 2023—New orders for manufactured goods in July, down following four consecutive monthly increases, decreased $12.7 billion or 2.1% to $579.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Dallas, TX, September 5, 2023-Artisan Design Group, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, announced the acquisition of KB Kitchen & Bath.
Dalton, GA, September 5, 2023—The Dixie Group has announced the addition of Mike Johnson to the organization as vice president of national accounts, where he will lead the business with the buying groups and other national accounts.
Charlotte, NC, September 5, 2023—“The market for doors, windows, and hardware has been challenged by the recent housing slowdown,” reports Truist Securities.