US: Housing Starts Rise 2.2% In April, Building Permits Decline 1.5%

The monthly data published by the US Census Bureau revealed on Wednesday that Housing Starts rose by 2.2% on a monthly basis in April following March 4.5% decline. This reading came in better than the market expectation for an increase of 1.9%.

The monthly data published by the US Census Bureau revealed on Wednesday that Housing Starts rose by 2.2% on a monthly basis in April following March 4.5% decline. This reading came in better than the market expectation for an increase of 1.9%.

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In the same period, Building Permits fell 1.5%, compared to analysts' estimate for a 3% growth.

 

Market reaction

The US Dollar Index is preserving its bullish momentum amidst the release of this data and was last seen rising 0.4% on the day at 103.00.


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