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U.S. Trade Deficit Widened by $1.3 Billion in July

U.S. Trade Deficit Widened by $1.3 Billion in July

Washington, DC, September 6, 2023-The goods and services deficit was $65.0 billion in July, up $1.3 billion from $63.7 billion in June, revised, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Oil-Production Cuts Indicate Slowdown in Chinese Economy

Oil-Production Cuts Indicate Slowdown in Chinese Economy

Washington, DC, September 6, 2023—"An extension of oil-production cuts by two of the world’s largest crude exporters Tuesday hardened Wall Street’s fears that the Chinese economy has hit a rough patch that could slow global growth,” according to the Wall Street Journal.

Factory Orders Declined 2.1% in July

Factory Orders Declined 2.1% in July

Washington, DC, September 5, 2023—New orders for manufactured goods in July, down following four consecutive monthly increases, decreased $12.7 billion or 2.1% to $579.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.

Mike Johnson Named VP of National Accounts for Dixie

Mike Johnson Named VP of National Accounts for Dixie

Dalton, GA, September 5, 2023—The Dixie Group has announced the addition of Mike Johnson to the organization as vice president of national accounts, where he will lead the business with the buying groups and other national accounts.

Construction Spending Rose 0.7% in July

Construction Spending Rose 0.7% in July

Washington, DC, September 1, 2023—Construction spending during July 2023 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,972.6 billion, 0.7% above the revised June estimate of $1,958.9 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.