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Employment Rose by 162,000 Jobs in August, Unemployment Flat at 4.1%
Washington, DC, September 4, 2026—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 162,000 in August, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…NALFA Announces Details of Fall Meeting in Savannah
Springfield, MA, September 4, 2026—As the laminate flooring industry navigates changing market conditions, evolving consumer expectations and continued product innovation, the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA)…NAHB International Builders’ Show Slated for February in LAs Vegas
Washington, DC, September 4, 2026—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) opened online registration for the 2027 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction…Trade Deficit Widened to $88.6 Billion in July
Washington, DC, September 3, 2026—The goods and services deficit was $88.6 billion in July, up $17.4 billion from $71.2 billion in June, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau…Productivity Rose 1.4% in Q2
Washington, DC, September 3, 2026—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 1.4% in Q2 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 1.7% and hours…CARE Announces Record Carpet Recycling Rate of 37% in 2025
Dalton, GA, September 3, 2026—On September 1, Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) submitted the California Carpet Stewardship Program’s 2025 Annual Report to CalRecycle, describing the program’s activities…Mohawk Names An Nuyttens President of Flooring Rest of World Segment
Calhoun, GA, September 3, 2026—On September 1, Mohawk announced the appointment of An Nuyttens as president of its Flooring Rest of the World segment, effective mid-October.Mortgage Applications Rose 0.8% in Week Ending August 28
Washington, DC, September 2, 2026—Mortgage applications increased 0.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the…Single-Family Construction Soft in Q2 but Multifamily Strengthened
Washington, DC, September 2, 2026—Single-family construction remained soft across most geographic areas in Q2 2026, as rising building material costs, elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty continued…Nonresidential Construction Spending Up 0.1% in July
Washington, DC, September 2, 2026—National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S….
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