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Articles Tagged with ''economy''

Kitchen and Bath market value estimates for 2017

NKBA estimates kitchen and bath market at $158.11 Billion

February 25, 2019

National Kitchen & Bath Association states a further 4.8% growth is projected for 2019, bringing the residential construction market to $716 billion.


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January’s increase reflected similar gains for the two components of the Momentum Index

Dodge Momentum Index recovers in January

February 19, 2019

The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning.


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In the 2018 survey, 32.8% of respondents predicted “excellent” business prospects

Attendees of AHR Expo optimistic for 2019

From ASHRAE's HVAC&R Industry Newsletter
January 16, 2019

If ASHRAE Journal’s 2019 Attendee Survey on HVAC&R Industry Trends accurately predicts how 2019 will turn out, the industry is in good hands.


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Economy adds 155,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate remains unchanged

Manufacturing adds 27,000 jobs in November.
December 7, 2018

The unemployment rate of 3.7% in November marked the first time since 1969 that it has not exceeded 3.7% for three straight months.


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Morris Beschloss: Millennials help shape housing market in 2018

Morris Beschloss
February 27, 2018

Meanwhile, the fate of the estate tax could affect small businesses for years to come.


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Beschloss: US manufacturing continues slow recovery

Morris Beschloss
January 30, 2018

Infrastructure will continue to be an issue in 2018 and beyond.


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The 2018 US economic outlook

Morris Beschloss
December 21, 2017

Housing market, inflation rates and the upcoming midterm election will influence the economy in 2018.


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Loan accessibility, online retailers shaping homeowner spending

Morris Beschloss
November 29, 2017

Amazon is doing well, though a volatile political climate threatens small businesses’ growth.


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America’s return to global manufacturing leadership

Morris Beschloss
October 25, 2017

Energy independence, anti-dumping laws aid slow return to power.


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Technology is driving the U.S. market

Morris Beschloss
September 29, 2017

Meanwhile, stock market volatility remains very low.


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