by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 14, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers jumped 0.8 percent in February after an increase of 0.6 percent in January. The inflation rate over the last 12 months stands at 7.9 percent, up from 7.5...
by Lindsey Thompson | Feb 14, 2022 | Industry News
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.6 percent in January. The all items index increased 7.5 percent before seasonal adjustment, the largest 12-month increase since the period ending February...
by Lindsey Thompson | Dec 15, 2021 | Industry News
Despite concerns over inflation, supply-chain disruptions and an ongoing labor shortage, homebuilder confidence remains high, according to CNBC. Builders continue to benefit from a low supply of existing homes for sale and housing demand remains strong even during the...
by Lindsey Thompson | Nov 16, 2021 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The month of October saw a jump in three leading consumer metrics—inflation, price gains and overall retail sales. According to the U.S. Labor Department Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, inflation increased 0.9 percent in October, following a modest...
