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Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since May 2020

Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since May 2020

New York, NY, January 7, 2022—U.S. mortgage rates this week rose to their highest levels since May 2020, driving up the costs associated with home buying at a time when home-sales prices are already near record highs, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace

Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace

Washington, DC, January 7, 2022—The Supreme Court will hold a special session on January 7 to consider whether the Biden administration can enforce vaccine-and-testing rules for large private employers and a vaccine mandate for most healthcare workers, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Goods & Services Deficit Widened by $13B in November

Goods & Services Deficit Widened by $13B in November

Washington, DC, January 6, 2022-The goods and services deficit was $80.2 billion in November, up $13.0 billion from $67.2 billion in October, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Jobless Claims Rose by 7,000 in Week Ending January 1

Jobless Claims Rose by 7,000 in Week Ending January 1

Washington, DC, January 6, 2022-In the week ending January 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 207,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.

Taylor Streamlines Its Branding

Taylor Streamlines Its Branding

Dalton, GA, January 6, 2022—Taylor is streamlining its branding with labeling designed to improve understanding, facilitate proper selection and correct use, and simplify inventory management for distributors and contractors.