International Economic

US housing starts surge, but building permits slump

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Friday 17 Jul 2026

(Sharecast News) - Housing starts in the United States surged by almost a fifth in June, according to data from the Census Bureau on Friday, though permits to start building declined more than expected.
Housing starts totalled 1.427m units last month, up 19% from the six-year low of 1.199m reported...

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