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Economy Added 850,000 Jobs in June

Economy Added 850,000 Jobs in June

Washington, DC, July 2, 2021–Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 850,000 in June, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 5.9%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Trade Deficit Widened by $1.3 Billion in May

Trade Deficit Widened by $1.3 Billion in May

Washington, DC, July 2, 2021–The international trade deficit in goods and services increased to $71.2 billion in May from $69.1 billion in April, as imports increased than exports, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Gas Prices Up As Holiday Weekend Begins

Gas Prices Up As Holiday Weekend Begins

New York, NY, July 2, 2021–As millions of Americans head in the July Fourth holiday weekend, they will be facing the highest fuel prices in nearly seven years, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Factory Orders Rose 1.7% in May

Factory Orders Rose 1.7% in May

Washington, DC, July 2, 2021–New orders for manufactured goods in May, up 12 of the last 13 months, increased $8.1 billion, or 1.7%, to $495.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.

Prolam to Establish U.S. Manufacturing in Virginia

Prolam to Establish U.S. Manufacturing in Virginia

Patrick County, VA, July 1, 2021—Canadian-based Prolam, a manufacturer of hardwood floors for commercial trucks and dry van trailers, will invest $12.8 million in Patrick County, Virginia to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation, reports WFXR.

Mohawk Announces Details of 2022 Edge Summit

Mohawk Announces Details of 2022 Edge Summit

Calhoun, GA, June 30, 2021-Mohawk will unveil innovative products across categories, programs and digital offerings to help its retail partners “Win with Edge” at the Mohawk Edge Summit 2022, held December 1 to 4, 2021 at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee.