Unemployment Rate Fell to 11.1% in June
Washington, DC, July 2, 2020-Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 4.8 million in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 11.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Factory Orders Rose 8.0% in May
Washington, DC, July 2, 2020—New orders for manufactured goods in May, up following two consecutive monthly decreases, increased $30.5 billion or 8.0% to $412.8 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Gregory Waina Named Interim CFO of Armstrong Flooring
Lancaster, PA, July 2, 2020-Armstrong Flooring announced the appointment of Gregory D. Waina as interim chief financial officer.
Domotex USA's 2021 Show to be Postponed
Chicago, IL, July 2, 2020-Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), the organizer of Domotex USA, have announced that the trade show scheduled for March 1 to 3, 2021 will be postponed.
ASID Successfully Advocates on Behalf of Florida Interior Designers
Tallahassee, FL, July 2, 2020-The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and IIDA have successfully advocated on behalf of interior designers in the state of Florida as the Deregulation of Professions & Occupations Bill was signed into law on June 30, 2020 by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Trade Deficit Widened by $4.8B in May
Washington, DC, July 2, 2020—The goods and services deficit was $54.6 billion in May, up $4.8 billion from $49.8 billion in April, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
MJ International Group Expanding Taiwan SPC Plant
New Taipei City, Taiwan, July 2, 2020—In response to increased demand for its vinyl tiles products, MJ International Group, a manufacturer of luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) and stone plastic composite (SPC), is announcing the plan of facility expansion to establish a SPC plant in Taiwan.
Stainmaster Launches New Home Studio Experience with NFM
Kennesaw, GA, July 2, 2020—The Stainmaster brand and Nebraska Furniture Mart announce a new offering available at the Kansas City location that enables a brand new shopping experience for carpet-buying consumers.
Jobless Claims Rose by 1.4M in Last Week of June
Washington, DC, July 2, 2020—In the week ending June 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,427,000, a decrease of 55,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Private Sector Employment Added 2.3 Million Jobs in June
Roseland, NJ, July 1, 2020—Private sector employment increased by 2,369,000 jobs from May to June according to the June ADP National Employment Report.