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High-End Home Prices More Stable than Other Price Levels

Charlotte, NC, June 5, 2025—National Association of Realtors data shows that higher-end home prices are holding up better than other price levels, reports Truist.

Trade Deficit Narrowed to $61.6B in April

Washington, DC, June 5, 2025—The goods and services deficit was $61.6 billion in April, down $76.7 billion from $138.3 billion in March, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Labor Productivity Declined 1.5% in Q1

Washington, DC, June 5, 2025—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 1.5% in Q1 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output decreased 0.2% and hours worked increased 1.3%.

Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2025 Hosted More than 83K Attendees

Shanghai, China, June 5, 2025-Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2025, which took place from May 26 to 28 at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) celebrating its 27th edition, hosted 83,056 visitors from 124 countries, the highest number of participating nations since the event’s inception.

Mannington Issues Third "Values in Action" Sustainability Report

Salem, NJ, June 5, 2025—For the third year, Mannington Mills, Inc. issued its Values in Action report detailing the fifth-generation company’s initiatives to reduce its environment impact and enhance its social responsibility efforts, while building a business that remains adaptable and staying true to its long-held values.

Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 8,000 in Week Ending May 31

Washington, DC, June 5, 2025—In the week ending May 31, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 247,000, an increase of 8,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.