The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released the HIRI Economic Industry Update for September 2026. The report aims to identify and evaluate key economic indicators and their influence on the home improvement market, examine housing market trends and investigate …
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The U.S. economy added 162,000 in August as hiring was unexpectedly up during the month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest report. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1%, and the number of unemployed people changed little …
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The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, the smallest gain since February’s decline, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Downward revisions to April and May estimates subtracted 74,000 jobs from previously reported totals. The unemployment rate also …
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February’s labor market data point to a significant pullback in employment, with job losses concentrated across a majority of states and smaller gains elsewhere, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In February, nonfarm payroll employment increased in …
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According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), residential construction employment is now at 3.4 million, with 961,000 builders and 2.4 million residential speciality trade contractors. In December 2024, construction workers saw a 5.5% unemployment rate. This is slightly …
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