Consumer Sentiment Rose 13.2% to 69.4 in Early December

Consumer sentiment rose 13.2% to 69.4 in early December, according to preliminary results from the [...]

Crazy For Countertops

Countertops are the keystone in every kitchen, tying together the flooring, walls, cabinetry and appliances. [...]

Trade Deficit Widened by $3.1 Billion in October

The goods and services deficit was $64.3 billion in October, up $3.1 billion from $61.2 [...]

Exurban Areas Continued to Lead in Homebuilding in Q3

For the third consecutive quarter, single-family growth rates were negative for all geographic sectors of [...]

Construction Employment Rose in 63% of Metro Areas YOY in October

Construction employment, not seasonally adjusted, rose year over year (YOY) from October 2022 in 226 [...]

This & That by Jonathan Trivers

The AI craziness is just around the corner. Where it goes is anyone’s guess, especially [...]

2023 Fall-Winter Tile Trend Report | by Brittney Harmond

This year’s edition of Cersaie proved to be a pivotal one. On top of the [...]

BEA News: Personal Income and Outlays, October 2023

Personal income increased $57.1 billion (0.2 percent at a monthly rate) in October. Disposable personal [...]

BEA News: Gross Domestic Product (Second Estimate) Corporate Profits (Preliminary Estimate) Third Quarter 2023

Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 5.2 percent in the [...]