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Details of NAFCD x NBMDA Virtual Xperience Announced

Details of NAFCD x NBMDA Virtual Xperience Announced

Chicago, IL, October 5, 2020-The North American Association of Flooring Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) have released the complete details for their fully virtual event-the NAFCD x NBMDA Virtual Xperience.

Unemployment Rate Fell to 8.4% in August

Unemployment Rate Fell to 8.4% in August

Washington, DC, October 2, 2020-Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1.4 million in August, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 0.7% in August

Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 0.7% in August

Washington, DC, October 2, 2020—New orders for manufactured goods in August, up four consecutive months, increased $3.2 billion or 0.7% to $470.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 6.5% July increase.

Consumer Spending Rose 1.0% in August

Consumer Spending Rose 1.0% in August

Washington, DC, October 1, 2020—Personal income decreased $543.5 billion (2.7%) in August, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.