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Seattle, WA, September 4, 2025-Declining mortgage rates have pushed the median U.S. monthly housing payment down to $2,593, the lowest level since January, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket.
New York, NY, September 5, 2025-The nonfarm payrolls report showed the U.S. added just 22,000 jobs in August, undershooting forecasts, and contracted in June.
Dalton, GA, September 4, 2025-Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS) has taken a step forward in its mission to elevate industry standards by convening a broad industry advisory board.
Cartersville, GA, September 5, 2025—Aquafil has named Ian Burt vice president of sales and marketing.
Washington, DC, September 4, 2025—The goods and services deficit was $78.3 billion in July, up $19.2 billion from $59.1 billion in June, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Washington, DC, September 4, 2025—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 3.3% in Q2 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 4.4% and hours worked increased 1.1%.
Encinitas, CA, September 4, 2025-Cali has announced the appointment of Jim Curtin as vice president of dealer sales.
Solon, OH, September 4, 2025-Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett announced a new addition to its commercial strategy and development team, welcoming Antonio Bucca as senior director, product management, soft surface.
Washington, DC, September 4, 2025-In the week ending August 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 237,000, an increase of 8,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 229,000, according to the Department of Labor.
Turnhout, Belgium, September 4, 2025—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has increased its Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) educational partnership to Gold Level.