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Construction Spending Rose 0.1% in September

Construction Spending Rose 0.1% in September

Washington, DC, November 1, 2024—Construction spending during September 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,148.8 billion, 0.1% above the revised August estimate of $2,146.0 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

NTCA Names 2024 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Winners

NTCA Names 2024 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Winners

Jackson, MS, October 31, 2024 - The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the recipients of the 2024 NTCA Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year awards, honoring two exceptional tile professionals for their dedication, craftsmanship, and industry leadership.

Employment Rose by 12,000 in October

Employment Rose by 12,000 in October

Washington, DC, November 1, 2024-Total nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged in October (+12,000), and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Purchasing Managers' Index Declined to 47.2% in October

Purchasing Managers' Index Declined to 47.2% in October

Tempe, AZ, November 1, 2024-The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 46.5% in October, 0.7 percentage point lower compared to the 47.2% recorded in September, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. This is the lowest Manufacturing PMI reading in 2024.

Personal Income Rose 0.3% in September

Personal Income Rose 0.3% in September

Washington, DC, October 31, 2024—Personal income increased $71.6 billion (0.3% at a monthly rate) in September, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.