Small Business Optimism Inched Down to 98.6 in June
Washington, DC, July 8, 2025-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained steady in June, edging down 0.2 of a point to 98.6, slightly above the 51-year average of 98.
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Tile Solutions Plus 2025 Slated for Arizona in Late October
Glen Ellyn, IL, July 8, 2025— Tile Solutions Plus 2025 will be held from October 27 to October 29 at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.
Construction Employment Rose by 15,000 in June
Washington, DC, July 7, 2025—The construction industry added 15,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Truist Reports on Construction Industry Reaction to "Big, Beautiful Bill"
Charlotte, NC, July 7, 2025—Trust reported about how industry trade groups have reacted to the recently-signed "One, Big, Beautiful Bill."
Today's Homebuyers Need $17K More than They Did 5 Years Ago
Seattle, WA, July 7, 2025-Five years ago, a median-income household could afford a typical U.S. home. Today, they're more than $17,000 short, even if they have $73,000 saved for a down payment, a new Zillow analysis finds.
Wet Q2 Weather Conditions Impacted Construction Activity
Charlotte, NC, July 7, 2025—Truist analyzed Q2 weather conditions in relation to construction.
Shehadi Commercial Flooring Names Ross Langhorne President
Toronto, ON, July 7, 2025—Ross Langhorne will be joining Lynx Flooring as the president of Shehadi Commercial Flooring in Fairfield, New Jersey.
U.S. and Vietnam Reach Tariff Agreement
New York, NY, July 3, 2025-The U.S. and Vietnam have struck a tariff deal that will see American goods enter Vietnam duty-free, President Trump announced Wednesday, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Trade Deficit Rose by $11.3 Billion in May
Washington, DC, July 3, 2025—The goods and services deficit was $71.5 billion in May, up $11.3 billion from $60.3 billion in April, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Employment Rose by 147,000 in June, Unemployment Flat at 4.1%
Washington, DC, July 3, 2025-Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 147,000 in June, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.