Construction Spending Falls in January
Washington, DC, March 1, 2013 -- Construction spending in the U.S.fell unexpectedly in January, according to the Commerce Department.
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Consumer Sentiment Higher Than Expected
Ann Arbor, MI, March 1, 2013 -- The University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters consumer-sentiment index rose to a final February reading of 77.6 from a final January reading of 73.8.
NeoCon Show Expects To Draw More Than 40,000
Chicago, IL, March 1, 2-13 -- NeoCon, North America’s largest contract furnishings trade show, will be held June 10-12 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart for its 45th year
Manufacturing Accelerates in February
Tempe, AZ, March 1, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the U.S. accelerated at a faster pace than expected in February, reaching the highest level since June 2011.
Personal Spending Up, Incomes Plunge
Washington, DC, March 1, 2013 -- Personal spending rose 0.2% in January, although incomes fell in one month by the most in 20 years, the Commerce Department said.
Tuftex Introduces Floorview Application
Dalton, GA, March 1, 2013 -– Tuftex Carpets of California has launched a FloorView application.
GDP Revision Shows Growth in Fourth Quarter
Washington, DC, Feb. 28, 2013 -- The U.S. economy expanded in the fourth quarter of 2012, despite an initial estimate showing slight contraction.
Foreclosure Sales Last Year Lowest Since 2007
Irvine, CA, Feb. 28, 2013 -- Last year had the fewest foreclosure-related sales of homes since 2007, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Initial Jobless Claims Decline
Washington, DC, Feb. 28, 2013 -- The number of people who applied for regular state unemployment benefits dropped 22,000 to 344,000 in the week ended Feb. 23, according to the Labor Department.
Chicago Area Manufacturing Accelerates
Chicago, IL, Feb. 28, 2013 -- The Chicago PMI, a measure of Chicago-area manufacturing, grew in February to the highest level since March, according to the Institute for Supply Management.