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New York, NY, January 13, 2022—The U.K. appears to have passed the peak of the latest wave of Covid-19 caused by Omicron, a promising sign that the highly transmissible variant’s impact may be brief, if intense, and fueling optimism that the pandemic may be waning, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, January 13, 2022—In the week ending January 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 230,000, an increase of 23,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 207,000, according to the Department of Labor.
Washington, DC, January 13, 2022-The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.2% in December, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
High Point, NC, January 13, 2022—The Rug Company, a manufacturer of luxury and contemporary rug designs, has named Andrew B. Cogan as chairman of the company’s board of directors, reports Furniture Today.
Washington, DC, January 12, 2022-Mortgage applications increased 1.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 7, 2022.
Washington, DC, January 12, 2022-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.8% in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Elkhart, IN, January 12, 2022-Shaw has announced the opening of a new product and design hub in Elkhart, Indiana, the heart of the RV industry.
Washington, DC, January 12, 2022-U.S. inflation closed out 2021 at its highest level since 1982 as robust consumer demand exacerbated pandemic-related supply shortages, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Chicago, IL, January 12, 2022—With the 2022 edition of NeoCon just six months away, June 13 to 15, TheMart is currently seeking onsite and virtual program proposals for its show conference program, as well as for its growing year-round educational offerings.
Saint Louis, MO, January 12, 2022—The National Wood Flooring Association has released its 2022 hands-on training calendar.