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US homebuilder confidence edges higher in August

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Monday 17 Aug 2026

(Sharecast News) - US homebuilder confidence edged slightly higher in August, according to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo housing market index, though broader signs of cooling persisted across the sector.

The headline index rose one point to 35, with current sales conditions improving two points to 39, while sales expectations for...

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