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Jul 02, 2021 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Economy Added 850,000 Jobs in June

Washington, DC, July 2, 2021–Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 850,000 in June, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 5.9%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Xpress Global Systems Acquires 7 Hills Transportation

Chattanooga, TN, July 2, 2021–Xpress Global Systems (XGS) has acquired 7 Hills Transportation, an asset-based carrier headquartered in Cartersville, Georgia.

Virginia Tile’s New Flagship Location Set to Open

Livonia, MI, July 2, 2021–Virginia Tile has announced it is opening its new flagship location in Troy, Michigan later this month.

Trade Deficit Widened by $1.3 Billion in May

Washington, DC, July 2, 2021–The international trade deficit in goods and services increased to $71.2 billion in May from $69.1 billion in April, as imports increased than exports, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Gas Prices Up As Holiday Weekend Begins

New York, NY, July 2, 2021–As millions of Americans head in the July Fourth holiday weekend, they will be facing the highest fuel prices in nearly seven years, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Factory Orders Rose 1.7% in May

Washington, DC, July 2, 2021–New orders for manufactured goods in May, up 12 of the last 13 months, increased $8.1 billion, or 1.7%, to $495.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.