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Federal Judge Overturns National Eviction Moratorium

Federal Judge Overturns National Eviction Moratorium

Washington, DC, May 6, 2021-A federal judge threw out a national eviction moratorium Wednesday after concluding it was legally unsupportable, upending a Covid-19 relief measure that has protected millions of tenants but created hardships for landlords, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Productivity Rose 5.4% in Q1

Productivity Rose 5.4% in Q1

Washington, DC, May 6, 2021—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 5.4% in Q1 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 8.4% and hours worked increased 2.9%.

DAK Americas Issues Force Majeure on PET Resin

DAK Americas Issues Force Majeure on PET Resin

Charlotte, NC, May 4, 2021-The Alpek polyester business of DAK Americas has issued a force majeure due to the fact that its terephthalic acid facility in Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico is experiencing a water shortage.