Have Stock Markets Moved Past Worrying About the Economy?
During March just passed, the DJI 30 index moved +1.9%; the S&P 500, +3.5%; and NASDAQ, +6.7%. The TSX stayed more or less flat, -0.6%.
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The Carbon Emissions Reduction Challenge for Building Product Manufacturers
A look at some of the ways manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions in the production of construction materials and building supplies.
Alex Carrick
Apr 5, 2023
Easing of Construction Material Costs in Canada Not as Clear Cut as in U.S.
Canada has seen moderation in prices for some individual construction inputs but not as extensive as those seen in the United States.
Alex Carrick
Apr 3, 2023
Only Some Construction Material Costs Easing, Others Elevated and Sticky
As we move into the Spring of 2023, bid prices on a year-over-year basis, are now considerably higher than material cost increases.
Alex Carrick
Apr 3, 2023
4 End-of-March Economic Nuggets: Inflation Vs. Wages Vs. Retail Sales
Where are we on the recession watch? In a nutshell, the flow of events is confusing. There are reasons to suspect slower economic times are heading...
Alex Carrick
Mar 28, 2023
Fed Chooses Middle Path, Hikes Rate Target 25 Basis Points
Today, the Federal Reserve has chosen the middle path in raising its policy-setting interest rate by 25 basis points (where 100 basis points = 1.00).
Alex Carrick
Mar 22, 2023
The Construction Activity Arising from Canadian Resource Development & Exports
Much of Canadian construction activity is tied to the extraction (or harvesting) of the nation’s resources.
Alex Carrick
Mar 22, 2023
Top 10 Project Starts in the U.S. - February 2023
The accompanying table records the top 10 project starts in the United States for February 2023.
Alex Carrick
Mar 20, 2023
Winning More Work Starts Here: Expert Tips, Market Trends, and Data-Driven Construction Insights
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