Economic Conditions

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Ours May Be a “Golden Era of Remodeling”

Despite the current inflationary moment, fundamental tailwinds promise to drive... More

390,000 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in June
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Jobs Report

The unemployment rate and the number of unemployed individuals remained... More

Consumer Confidence Reaches 16-Month Low in June
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Consumer Confidence Reaches 16-Month Low in June

Ongoing high levels of inflation continue to negatively impact consumers’ economic... More

Nonfarm Payroll Growth Remains Positive With 390,000 Jobs Added in May
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Economic Outlook: 390,000 Jobs Added in May

May’s nonfarm payroll growth suggests labor market moderation as the economy nears... More

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Remodeling Growth Continues to Stabilize After Robust 2021

Following record growth in 2021, Zonda forecasts remodeling activity will grow... More

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Eye on the Economy: Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

Zonda’s Ali Wolf and Tim Sullivan try to make sense of the contradictory data... More

Lumber Lowdown: Understanding the Roots of Lumber Volatility and Future Market Expectations
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Lumber Lowdown: Understanding the Roots of Lumber Volatility and Future Market Expectations

Deacon Lumber CEO Stinson Dean discusses the market’s roller coaster ride. More

Labor Market Remains Healthy With 428,000 Jobs Added in April
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The Labor Market Remains Healthy But Dark Clouds Are Gathering

Rising wages could put additional inflationary pressure on the economy. More

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Eye on the Economy: Inflationary Concerns, Rising Interest Rates, and Recessionary Risks

Will the Federal Reserve's attempts to slow the economy by raising interest rates... More

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Construction Labor Market Remains Tight, Open Job Count Increases in January

Attracting skilled labor will remain a key issue for firms as the labor market... More

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