BEA News: Personal Income and Outlays, December 2023
Personal income increased $60.0 billion (0.3 percent at a monthly rate) in December. Disposable personal [...]
BEA News: Gross Domestic Product, Fourth Quarter and Year 2023 (Advance Estimate)
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.3 percent in the [...]
Dec. Housing Starts Declined 4.3% from Nov., But Rose 7.6% YOY
Privately‐owned housing starts in December were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,460,000, 4.3% [...]
Housing Market in Recovery Mode, Says ITR’s Lokar
The housing market hit a recession in mid-2022 and has already started to recover, said [...]
Builder Confidence Climbed 7 Points to 44 in January
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes climbed seven points to 44 [...]
Freight Costs from China to Europe Rise Due to Red Sea Turmoil
Freight rates for containers from China to Europe are up thee times due to turmoil [...]
U.S. Ceramic Imports Declined 9.5% YOY in First 11 Months of 2023
In the first eleven months of 2023, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 170.8 [...]
The Many “Ifs” Leading to Floor Sales Recovery
Signs are pointing to the beginning of a U.S. floor coverings sales recovery. Catalina Research [...]
Make a Smart Splash: Complete Guide to Pool Tile
Whether you’re installing a new pool in your backyard or renovating an existing pool, ceramic [...]
The International Impact of Tile
Tile is truly a global flooring product. With so many vendors exploring fashion and technology, [...]