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Trade Deficit Widened by $1.9B in February

Washington, DC, April 5, 2023—The goods and services deficit was $70.5 billion in February, up $1.9 billion from $68.7 billion in January, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

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Private Sector Employment Rose by 145,000 Jobs in March

Roseland, NJ, April 5, 2023—Private sector employment increased by 145,000 jobs in March, and annual pay was up 6.9% year-over-year, according to the March ADP National Employment Report produced by the ADP Research Institute in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

Mortgage Applications Declined 4.1% in Week Ending March 31

Washington, DC, April 5, 2023—Mortgage applications decreased 4.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 31, 2023.

I4F Fills Two Key Roles in Asia

Hamont, Belgium, April 5, 2023—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has appointed new strategic roles in China and Vietnam.

Ceramics of Italy to Unveil New HDR-Designed Booth at Coverings

New York, NY, April 5, 2023—At Coverings 2023, Ceramics of Italy will debut a new booth designed by leading architecture and interiors firm HDR, which will serve as an inspiring display of Italian design, biophilia, and hospitality, at the center of the Italian Pavilion.

FCEF to Host Day-Long Fundraiser on National Skilled Trades Day

Dalton, GA, April 5, 2023—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) will hold its first annual day-long fundraising campaign on May 3. This event coincides with National Skilled Trades Day to bring awareness to flooring installation as a skilled trade.