Economic Indicators Show Mixed Signals as Timber Shortage Emerges

The latest economic indicators from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the U.S. economy added 220,000 jobs in July, with the unemployment rate remaining at 3.8%. This job growth, coupled with a modest inflation rate of 3.2%, has led to mixed market reactions. While investors are optimistic about the labor market, concerns are mounting over a recent timber shortage that is disrupting supply chains across multiple industries.