Employment Rose by 228,000 in March, Unemployment Flat
Washington, DC, April 4, 2025—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 228,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
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I4F Forms Partnership with PurChem Systems
Turnhout, Belgium, April 4, 2025—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has entered into a technology partnership agreement with PurChem Systems for its patented technologies, including SilentTouch and OneLayer.
Trump's Tariff List Unveiled
Washington, DC, April 3, 2025-“U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of tariffs on Wednesday, arguing that they would allow the United States to economically flourish,” reports BBC.
Trade Deficit Narrowed by $8 Billion in February
Washington, DC, April 3, 2025—The goods and services deficit was $122.7 billion in February, down $8.0 billion from $130.7 billion in January, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 6,000 in Week Ending March 29
Washington, DC, April 3, 2025—In the week ending March 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 219,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
WW Flooring Group Earns NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification
St. Charles, MO, April 3, 2025—WW Flooring Group, manufacturer of Maine Traditions, is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association.
Havwoods Names Rebecca Jeffery Head of Marketing
New York, NY, April 3, 2025-Havwoods has announced the appointment of Rebecca Jeffery as head of U.K. and U.S. marketing.
Builders Constructing Smallest Homes in 15 Years
Washington, DC, April 2, 2025--Data from the U.S. Census Bureau confirm that builders are constructing smaller homes, reports the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB).
Baby Boomers Are Now Largest Group of Homebuyers
Washington, DC, April 2, 2025—In a shift that underscores changing dynamics in the housing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of homebuyers, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Mortgage Applications Declined 1.6% in Week Ending March 28
Washington, DC, April 2, 2025—Mortgage applications decreased 1.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 28, 2025.