Employment in the construction sector increased by 11,000 positions in September, according to NAHB analysis of Census Bureau data.
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US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for the Week Ending October 6th
As of Friday, October 6th, 27 large wildfires have burned more than 334,369 acres in 9 states.
US Nonfarm Payroll Increases by 336,000 in September; Unemployment Unchanged at 3.8%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 336,000 in September. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.8%.
Canadian Employment Increases by 64,000 in September; Unemployment Steady at 5.5%
In September, Canadian employment rose by 64,000, or 0.3%. This follows an increase of 40,000, or 0.2%, in August.
LP Building Solutions Completes New SmartSide ExpertFinish Facility in Bath, New York
LP® Building Solutions announced the opening of its new SmartSide® ExpertFinish® prefinishing facility in Bath, New York.
Housing Starts Flat in Canada’s 6 Major Markets During the First Six Months of 2023
During the first 6 months of 2023, housing supply in Canada’s biggest cities grew by only 1% year-over-year, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
Mortgage Rates Climb to Highest Level Since 2000
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.49%, up from last week when it averaged 7.31%, according to Freddie Mac.
North American Rail Traffic Report for the Week Ending September 30th
US weekly rail traffic increased 2.8% compared with the same week last year, according to the Association of American Railroads.
US Weekly Jobless Claims Increase in the Week Ending September 30th
The advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims was 207,000 during the week ending September 30th, an increase of 2,000.
Private Sector Job Cuts Decline Month-Over-Month but Increase Year-Over-Year in September
US-based employers announced 47,457 job cuts in September, down 37% from August, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.