According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) the US housing market is facing renewed pressure, […]
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U.S. Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May 2025
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported on Thursday (6-26-25), that according to its Purchase Applications Payment Index (PAPI), which measures […]
Despite Economic Challenges Single-Family Starts Rebounded in 2024
According to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) analysis of the 2024 Survey of Construction (SOC), despite persistently high […]
U.S. National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update as of Monday 30th June 2025
The U.S. National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) provided a wildfire update on Monday, June 30, 2025. Currently, 24 large wildfires […]
Canfor Corp to Permanently Close its Estill and Darlington Sawmills in South Carolina
On Thursday evening, Canfor Corporation announced its decision to permanently close the Estill and Darlington sawmills in South Carolina, effective […]
U.S. Commerce Department Initiates Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigation of Hardwood and Decorative Plywood, from China, Indonesia and Vietnam
In mid-June, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations of […]
Canadian Gross Domestic Product by Industry Trended Lower in April
Statistics Canda (StatsCan) reported on Friday (6-27-25), that Canadian real domestic product (GDP) edged 0.1% lower in April, following a […]
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Reports Personal Income and Outlay Declined in May
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported on Friday (6-27-25), that according to their estimates, Personal Income (PI) decreased […]
University of Michigan Releases the Final Results of its Consumer Sentiment Index for June 2025
On Friday, the University of Michigan released the Final results of its Surveys of Consumers for June. The Index of Consumer […]
Canadian Employment, Payrolls and Hours Data for April
Statistics Canada (StatsCan) announced the results of its Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours on Thursday, June 26. According to […]