Episode notes

This week, the Federal Reserve confirmed what nine straight editions of this brief have tracked toward: a rate hike, with more likely before year end. At the same time, diesel set another record and housing demand softened on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border. In this week's briefing: what the Fed's decision means for financing-dependent sales, why diesel belongs in your estimating conversation this week, and the leadership question every remodeling company should be asking before Q4 planning locks in. Sources this week include the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Energy Information Administration, NAHB, and Statistics Canada.