Housing starts decreased by 5.5% in May from the month prior to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.28 million, the Commerce Department reported today. The rate was 10% below the May 2023 level. New building permits—an indicator of future demand—dropped 3.8% in May from the month prior and were 9.5% lower than last year.
Consumer sentiment falls in October
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 3.7% in October compared to the month prior, landing at 46.3, according to preliminary results for the month.









