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New York, NY, Aug. 23, 2011 -- The economy isn't likely to slide back into another recession, although growth will remain tepid for the rest of the year, according to a survey of leading economists by the Associated Press.
Washington, DC, Aug. 23, 2011 -- The home foreclosure problem is growing worse, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Tehran, Iran, Aug. 23, 2011 -- Iran exported $138 million worth of handmade carpets in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year ended July 22, according to the Tehran Times.
Chandler, AZ, Aug. 23, 2011 -- Rubber Flooring Inc. has recently added a new line of martial arts mat covering products.
Dalton, GA, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Mohawk has leased five trucks powered by liquefied natural gas from Ryder System Inc. to support the company’s day-to-day customer delivery operations in Southern California, according to a story in the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Washington, DC, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Could Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke help stem the slide in floor company stocks?
Birmingham, England, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Pre-tax profits have increased more than 17% at Birmingham floorcovering specialist Headlam.
New York, NY, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Retailers are beginning to anticipate a weak second half of the year as they reported the slowest earnings growth since in the last recession.
Victoria, Australia, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Australian carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst has started its appeal against a Commerce Commission decision in New Zealand.
Chicago, IL, Aug. 22, 2011 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's national activity index improved to negative 0.06 in July from negative 0.38 in June.