HOUSING_STARTS · August 18, 2026 · 08:30 ET
Housing Starts
Released
Housing Starts was released on August 18, 2026 (08:30 ET): Starts (SAAR) came in at 1239 K, vs 1427 K prior.
| Metric | Prior | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Starts (SAAR) | 1415 K rev. from 1427 K | 1239 K |
| Starts MoM | 19.7% rev. from 19% | -12.4% |
| Building Permits (SAAR) | 1374 K rev. from 1367 K | 1443 K |
| Permits MoM | -2.6% rev. from -3% | 5% |
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