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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New Tariffs and Policies Cause Continued Economic Uncertainty
The impact of new tariffs and other governmental policies on the U.S. economy are still unpredictable halfway through 2025, according to National Retail Federation (NRF) chief economist Jack Kleinhenz. “This year began with high expectations for the strength of the …
Read More »3 Expert Views on COVID-19’s Home Improvement Impact
Summertime in North America is traditionally a season of momentum for the home improvement industry. Construction crews take advantage of warm weather to build new homes and offices. Families spend more time outdoors, discovering small projects—a doorknob to replace, pavers …
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