Building and home start permits fall more than expected in February

The data on home construction in the US They were below expectations, without having an impact on the market. Home starts fell 10.3% in February, to 1,421,000 (annually) below the 1,565,000 market consensus. It is the lowest level since August last year.

Regarding the construction permits these had a decrease of 10.8% in February it was 1,682,000, below the 1,750,000 average of analyst expectations. It is the lowest reading since November 2020.

Later, at 18:00 GMT, the Federal Reserve statement will be released. Although no changes in monetary policy are expected, whatever the Fed and Powell’s words can generate market movements.

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