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August Housing Starts Down 2.6% from July & 1.2% YOY
Washington, DC, September 17, 2026—Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,275,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2.6% below the…Fed Raises Interest Rate A Quarter Point, First Increase Since 2023
Washington, DC, September 17, 2026—The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to raise the interest rate by 25 basis points, the first increase since 2023.Unilin Expands Partnership with Kastamonu Entegre
Wielsbeke, Belgium, September 17, 2026—Unilin Technologies, the innovation and IP division of Unilin, announced that Kastamonu Entegre has signed a licensing agreement for its patented Unizip technology,…CFI Names Ray Clark Executive Director
Dalton, GA, September 17, 2026—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has named Ray Clark executive director.Wonder Porcelain Renews EPD, Encompassing All New Product Lines
Lebanon, TN, September 17, 2026—Wonder Porcelain has announced the renewal of its Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for 2026, which now encompasses all new product lines.Builder Confidence Down 3 Points to 32 in September
Washington, DC, September 16, 2026—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell three points to 32 in September, according to the National Association of…Mortgage Applications Down 4.1% in Week Ending September 11
Washington, DC, September 16, 2026—Mortgage applications decreased 4.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the…Import Prices Rose 0.7% in August, Export Prices Up 0.6%
Washington, DC, September 16, 2026—U.S. import prices increased 0.7% in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.3% decrease in July.Advance August Retail Sales Up 1.2% from July, 6% YOY
Washington, DC, September 16, 2026—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for August 2026 were $773.9 billion, up 1.2% from the previous month and up…Hollman Inc. Signs Purchasing Agreement with Ecore Athletic
Dallas, TX, September 16, 2026—Hollman, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of locker solutions, announced a purchasing agreement with Ecore Athletic, a provider of high-performance athletic flooring solutions.
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