Consumer Sentiment Rose 2% to 59.8 in Early October
Ann Arbor, MI, October 14, 2022—Consumer sentiment rose 2.0% to 59.8 in early October, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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NAHB Remodeling Index Posts 10 Point Decline YOY in Q3
Washington, DC, October 14, 2022—The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for Q3, posting a reading of 77, declining ten points compared to Q3 2021, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Import Prices Declined 1.2% in September
Washington, DC, October 14, 2022—U.S. import prices decreased 1.2% in September, after declining 1.1% the previous month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Distributive Trade Sales & Manufacturer Shipments Up 0.3% in August
Washington, DC, October 14, 2022—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for August was estimated at $1,843.2 billion, up 0.3% from July 2022 and was up 12.6% from August 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Former General Secretary of ASCER, Pedro Riaza, Has Died
Miami, FL October 14, 2022-Pedro Riaza, general secretary of the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) for a quarter century, has died
Inflation Rose 0.4% in September with Core Prices at 4-Decade High
Washington, DC, October 13, 2022-The consumer price index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4% in September on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.1% in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
3 Crossville Collections Earn Living Product Challenge Petal Certification
Crossville, TN, October 13, 2022—Crossville Inc. announced three tile collections that have received the Living Product Challenge Petal Certification with 14 of 20 imperatives achieved in the seven categories.
MSI Opens Showroom in New Haven, Connecticut
Orange, CA, October 13, 2022—M S International, Inc. (MSI) is celebrating the grand opening of its latest showroom and distribution center in the greater New Haven, Connecticut area on October 13.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 9,000 in Week Ending October 8
Washington, DC, October 13, 2022—In the week ending October 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 228,000, an increase of 9,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 219,000, according to the Department of Labor.
Domotex 2023 Slated for January 12 to 15 in Hannover, Germany
Hannover, DE, October 13, 2022—Domotex 2023 will take place from January 12 to 15 in Hannover, Germany.