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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…Construction Backlog Rose to 8.7 Months in September
Washington, DC, October 14, 2026—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.7 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted…AHF’s Armstrong Roadshow Begins Today
Mountville, PA, October 13, 2026—Beginning today, AHF Products is hitting the road with a series of five events to celebrate the return of Armstrong Flooring at select…Existing Home Sales Rose 1.5% in September
Washington, DC, October 13, 2026—Existing-home sales increased by 1.5% month-over-month in September and decreased by 2.2% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors Existing-Home Sales report.Small Business Optimism Declined 0.8 Points in September to 97.9
Washington, DC, October 13, 2026—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.8 points in September to 97.9, one-tenth of a point below the 52-year average of 98.0.
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