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Americans Still Largely Striving for Homeownership

Washington, DC, June 5, 2017—More than two-thirds of Americans believe that owning a home is an essential part of the American Dream, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

Non-Manufacturing Index Ticked Down in April

Tempe, AZ, June 5, 2017—The Non-Manufacturing Index registered 56.9%, which is 0.6 percentage point lower than the April reading of 57.5%, according to the Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Shaw Expands Floorté Brand into the Commercial Market

Dalton, GA, June 2, 2017—Shaw Floors has announced the launch of its newest collection in LVT, Floorté PRO—which the company claims is the industry’s first direct glue rigid core LVT product with attached acoustical pad for greater comfort and a healthy dose of noise reduction.

Employment Rose by 138K in May, Unemployment Held at 4.3%

Washington, DC, June 2, 2017—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 138,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.3%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Daniela Ray Named Director of Marketing for Kaleen

Dalton, GA, June 2, 2017—Daniela Ray has been named director of marketing for Kaleen Rugs & Broadloom, according to Monty Rathi, Kaleen's COO.

Goods & Services Deficit Widened by $2.3 Billion in April

Washington, DC, June 2, 2017—The goods and services deficit was $47.6 billion in April, up $2.3 billion from $45.3 billion in March, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced through the Department of Commerce.

Construction Spend Down in April on Public Spending Drop of 3.7%

Arlington, VA, June 2, 2017—Construction spending in April totaled $1.219 trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, down 1.4% from the March total, which was revised sharply higher from the government's initial estimate, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Purchasing Managers Index Increased by 0.1% in May

Tempe, AZ, June 1, 2017—The May Purchasing Managers Index registered 54.9%, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from the April reading of 54.8%, according to the Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Private Sector Employment Rose by 253K in May

Roseland, NJ, June 1, 2017—Private sector employment increased by 253,000 jobs from April to May according to the May ADP National Employment Report.

Construction Spending Fell 1.4% in April

Washington, DC, June 1, 2017—Construction spending during April 2017 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,218.5 billion, 1.4% below the revised March estimate of $1,235.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reports.