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NWFA Completes 33rd Home with Gary Sinise Foundation

NWFA Completes 33rd Home with Gary Sinise Foundation

St. Louis, MO, August 6, 2018—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 33rd home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment).

Builder Confidence in 55+ Market Rose in Q2

Builder Confidence in 55+ Market Rose in Q2

Washington, DC, August 3, 2018—Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market continued to be in positive territory in the second quarter of 2018, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI).

U.S. Exports Fell in May, Imports Rose

U.S. Exports Fell in May, Imports Rose

Washington, DC, August 3, 2018—June exports were $213.8 billion, $1.5 billion less than May exports, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Service Sector Index Fell in July but Remained Positive

Service Sector Index Fell in July but Remained Positive

Tempe, AZ, August 3, 2018- The Non-Manufacturing Index (NMI) registered 55.7%, which is 3.4 percentage points lower than the June reading of 59.1%. This represents continued growth in the non-manufacturing sector at a slower rate, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Employee Downsizing Fell to Year-Low in July

Employee Downsizing Fell to Year-Low in July

Chicago, IL, August 2, 2018-The pace of downsizing fell to the lowest level of the year in July, as U.S.-based employers announced plans to cut 27,122 workers from payrolls during the month, according to a report by global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.