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Unemployment Claims Rose by 1.8M Last Week

Unemployment Claims Rose by 1.8M Last Week

Washington, DC, June 4, 2020—In the week ending May 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,877,000, a decrease of 249,000 from the previous week's revised level, reports the Department of Labor.

Orders for Manufactured Goods Slid 13% in April

Orders for Manufactured Goods Slid 13% in April

Washington, DC, June 3, 2020-New orders for manufactured goods in April, down three of the last four months, decreased $57.5 billion or 13.0% to $384.3 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed an 11.0% March decrease.

Atlanta Market Announces Details of Summer Event

Atlanta Market Announces Details of Summer Event

Atlanta, GA, June 3, 2020-Atlanta Market kicks off summer market season with new dates and a modified format that will allow retailers and designers to source needed new product during their recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

AIA Offers Resources on Re-Occupying Buildings Safely

AIA Offers Resources on Re-Occupying Buildings Safely

Washington, DC, June 2, 2020-As communities across the U.S. initiate phased reopening plans, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing new resources to support employers, public officials and design professionals with re-occupying buildings more safely.