Q2 sentiment index shows positivity was short-lived
- It didn’t take long for the optimism bubble to burst for those responding to the latest Home Furnishings Sentiment Index survey, which tracks attitudes about current ...More

Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
PORTLAND, OR - On July 31, 2025, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed HB 2688 into law. The bill, which applies to contracts for “public works” projects entered into on or after ...More

County courthouse named Project of the Year by DJC
PORTLAND, OR - The Daily Journal of Commerce on Thursday evening saluted Top Projects award winners during its 25th annual event at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Approximately ...More

Spot rates tick higher as Iran peace deal appears near
- LONDON — Global container spot rates continued their upward march this week, extending a rally that began in early May as carriers capitalized on an early peak ...More

Spot rates tick higher as Iran peace deal appears near
- Global container spot rates continued their upward march this week, extending a rally that began in early May as carriers capitalized on an early peak shipping ...More

$11B on the line: Prime Day 2026 by the numbers
- Image courtesy of Amazon Although half of U.S. consumers in a recent Numerator survey think Amazon’s Prime Day has lost some sparkle, 69% of them still believe ...More

NJEDA approves $79M for clean-energy retrofit projects
- The basics: NJEDA approved $79M through the RETROFIT NJ program Funding supports 10 energy-efficiency, decarbonization initiatives Projects include solar, ...More