The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Economics & Market Research Group’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) decreased 3.3 points to 43.8 in January and remained below 50, marking 15 straight months of industry contraction. All regions and sectors reported billings below 50, except the South, which had a score of 50.2. Inquiries slipped below 50 for

The world’s two largest home improvement retailers published financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. ­­­­­The Home Depot, Atlanta, GA, reported for the fourth quarter, which ended February 1, net sales were $38.2 billion, down 3.8% over the comparable period in 2024. Net earnings fell 14.2% to $2.6 billion when compared to Q4

The RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of U.S. manufacturers reported sales of 24,683 units in January, up 6.3% from December 2025 but 10.7% lower than the same month in 2025. See RV Monthly Shipments

Canadian seasonally adjusted retail furniture store sales in December 2025 increased 0.6% from November and 0.1% from the same month in 2024 to $1.2 billion (CAD). Sales for building material dealers decreased 4.0% from November but rose 0.1% from December 2024 to $4.0 billion. Total Canadian retail sales for the month were $70.0 billion, down

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In a 6-3 decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump Administration exceeded its authority by imposing “reciprocal” tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and clarified that only Congress may impose these types of trade policies. This decision nullifies these tariffs imposed on countries around the world, including the 35%