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Brussels, Belgium, July 21, 2011 -- Imported Chinese ceramic tiles will be subject to import duties at European borders until 2016, under plans created by the European Union's Executive Commission, Reuters reported.
New York, NY, July 21, 2011 -- The Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3% in June.
Washington, DC, July 21, 2011 -- U.S. house prices rose 0.4% percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from April to May, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s monthly House Price Index.
Washington, DC, July 21, 2011 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, according to the Labor Department.
Washington, DC, July 21, 2011 -- Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region rebounded in July after hitting close to a two-year low during in June.
Chicago, IL, July 21, 2011 -- Modular carpet maker Flor said it has opened its fifth national store in Dallas.
Jakarta, Indonesia, July 21, 2011 -- The Forestry Ministry is turning to 5,000 Muslim preachers in its latest move to fight illegal logging in local communities.
St. Louis, MO, July 21, 2011 -- Midwestern wholesale flooring products distributor E.J. Welch Company said it has promoted Erin Cartwright Fernandes to vice president of commercial sales.
Dalton, GA, July 21, 2011 -- Shaw Living is opening a new showroom at the Las Vegas World Market Center in time for the upcoming Summer Market Aug. 1-5.
Washington, DC, July 20, 2011 -- June marked the third consecutive decline in revenue at U.S. architecture firms, according to the American Institute of Architects.