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Import Prices Rose 1.1% in September, Export Prices Up 2.2%
Washington, DC, October 16, 2026—U.S. import prices increased 1.1% in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.5% rise in August.CTDA Reports on Federal Maritime Commission’s Proposal to Limit U.S. Imports of Ceramic from Spain
Glen Ellyn, IL, October 16, 2026—”In this morning’s Federal Register, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has proposed ‘limiting’ U.S. imports of ceramic tile and stone from Spain,”…151 Sawmills Have Closed Since 2023
Sterling, VA, October 16, 2026—”At the 2026 National Hardwood Lumber Association convention, Hardwood Review said it had identified 151 publicly announced sawmill and yard closures since 2023,”…Floor & Decor Opens First Store in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC, October 16, 2026—Floor & Decor has announced the opening of its first warehouse store and design center in Raleigh, North Carolina.Producer Prices Rose 1.3% in September, Up 6.3% Over 12 Months
Washington, DC, October 15, 2026—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.3% in September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.Retail Sales Rose 0.8% in September, According to Advance Estimate
Washington, DC, October 15, 2026—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for September 2026 were $745.0 billion, up 0.8% from the previous month and up…Unemployment Rose by 1,000 in Week Ending October 10
Washington, DC, October 15, 2026—In the week ending October 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 199,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous…Milestone Holds 2026 Sustainability Summit
Clarksville, TN, October 15, 2026—Milestone, the porcelain tile manufactured brand of Florim USA, welcomed more than 60 architects and designers to its 2026 Sustainability Summit, held October…Consumer Prices Rose at 3.7% Annual Rate in September, Driven by Fuel Prices
Washington, DC, October 14, 2026—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in September after rising 0.4% in August,…Mortgage Applications Down 2.7% in Week Ending October 9
Washington, DC, October 14, 2026—U.S. mortgage application volume fell 2.7% in the week ended October 9 as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 7.50%, according to the…
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