New vessel orders were down more than 50% in the first half of this year, compared to the first half last year according to Clarksons, a ship brokerage.
Survey data from The Conference Board shows Americans are feeling better about the economy than they were earlier in the year, but concerns about the job market linger.
It depends what region they work in, but overall they're finding ways to help buyers navigate a market full of expensive homes, high interest rates and, in some cases, soaring insurance costs.
