US Housing Starts (Dec) 1.404 vs. Exp. 1.33
The December U.S.
US Building Permits MoM Final (Nov) M/M 4.3%
US Building Permits Final (Nov) 1.448 vs. Exp. 1.448
US Housing Starts (Dec) 1.404 vs. Exp. 1.33
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housing starts figure of 1.404 million is a notable beat against expectations of 1.33 million, suggesting stronger construction activity than anticipated. This could imply greater resilience in the housing market, potentially impacting growth outlooks and influencing policy considerations for the Fed, particularly regarding interest rates and inflation dynamics.
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