Import Prices Rose 0.4% in April, Export Prices Rose 0.2%
Washington, DC, May 12, 2023—Prices for U.S. imports increased 0.4% in April following a 0.8% decline in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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NAHB Explores Highest Paying Occupations in Construction
Washington, DC, May 12, 2023—Half of payroll workers in construction earn more than $54,540 and the top quartile (top 25%) make at least $77,030, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and analysis by NAHB.
Alliance Flooring Forms Partnership with Mobile Marketing
Chattanooga, TN, May 12, 2023—Alliance Flooring has formed a new partnership with Mobile Marketing.
Producer Prices Rose 0.2% in April
Washington, DC, May 11, 2023—The Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.2% in April, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Americans' Job Satisfaction Hits 36-Year High
New York, NY, May 11, 2023—"Job satisfaction hit a 36-year high in 2022, reflecting two effects of the tight pandemic labor market: The quality of jobs improved as wages and work flexibility increased, and workers moved into positions that were a better fit,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Floor & Decor Opens 200th Location
Atlanta, GA, May 11, 2023—Floor & Decor has opened its 200th location, with the addition of its newest store in Metairie, Louisiana.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 22,000 in Week Ending May 6
Washington, DC, May 11, 2023-In the week ending May 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 264,000, an increase of 22,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 242,000, according to the Department of Labor.
Sika to Hold STEP Flooring Installation Training Sessions
Lyndhurst, NJ, May 11, 2023—Sika is introducing the STEP Series flooring installation solution training curriculum. STEP stands for Sika Secure Technical Education Program.
Inflation Eased to 4.9% in April
Washington, DC, May 10, 2023-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4% in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Many Americans "Trapped" in Current Homes by Low Interest Rates
New York, NY, May 10, 2023—"Many Americans who want to move are trapped in their homes—locked in by low interest rates they can’t afford to give up,” reports the Wall Street Journal.