US Building Permits MoM Prel (Dec) M/M 4.3% vs. Exp. -0.2%
Newsquawk Staff ·
US Building Permits MoM Prel (Dec) M/M 4.3% vs. Exp. -0.2%.
What it means
The December building permits data shows a surprising 4.3% increase compared to expectations of a 0.2% decline, indicating robust activity in the housing sector. This significant beat may suggest stronger-than-anticipated construction momentum, potentially influencing future economic growth and policy considerations, particularly regarding interest rates as the Fed assesses the resilience of the housing market.
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