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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…New Home Listing Hit Four-Year High, Demand Flat
Seattle, WA, September 4, 2026- New listings just reached their highest level in four years, while pending home sales fell to their lowest level since February and…Construction Industry Added 22,000 Jobs in August
Washington, DC, September 4, 2026—The construction industry added 22,000 jobs on net in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the…Mortgage Rates Rise Impacts Not Only Buyers but Builders
Charlotte, NC, September 4, 2026—”Mortgage rates continued to surge recently and have been positive YOY for the last several weeks, reports Truist. Comps continue to decline through…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.
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