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Producer Prices Rose 0.4% in November

Producer Prices Rose 0.4% in November

Washington, DC, December 12, 2024—The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.4% in November, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Downsizing by Aging Boomers Won't Solve Housing Shortage

Downsizing by Aging Boomers Won't Solve Housing Shortage

Seattle, WA, December 12, 2024-A "silver tsunami"-an expected flood of homes from older owners who will downsize or otherwise move on-has long been discussed as having the potential to relieve the nation's shortage of housing. But new research from Zillow shows these homes likely are located far from where they're needed most.

November Consumer Prices Rose 0.3% from Oct., Up 2.7% YOY

November Consumer Prices Rose 0.3% from Oct., Up 2.7% YOY

Washington, DC, December 11, 2024-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in November, after rising 0.2% in each of the previous four months, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Mortgage Applications Rose 5.4% in Week Ending December 6

Mortgage Applications Rose 5.4% in Week Ending December 6

Washington, DC, December 11, 2024—Mortgage applications increased 5.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 6, 2024.

CCA Global Wins 2025 Training Apex Award

CCA Global Wins 2025 Training Apex Award

Earth City, MO, December 11, 2024—CCA Global University, the training division of CCA Global Partners, has been recognized for excellence in professional development by winning the 2025 Training Apex Award from Training magazine—marking its fifth consecutive year earning this award.

Ceramic Tile Imports Declined 5% in First Ten Months of 2024

Ceramic Tile Imports Declined 5% in First Ten Months of 2024

New York, NY, December 10, 2024—In the first ten months of the year, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 148.7 million square meters, a decline of 5.0% from the same period in 2023 when imports were 156.6 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting.