PowerShares Dynamic Building & Const ETF
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What American Builders Were Worried about in June
The HMI was reported to have decreased by two points to 68 in June as compared to a May reading of 70.
Why the Rebound in Building Permits Is Positive for the US Economy
The Conference Board uses the number of building permits issued as one of the key constituents of its LEI (Leading Economic Index) model.
Why Building Permits Didn’t Change in December
For 2017, 1,263,400 housing units have been authorized by building permits—a 4.7% increase from 1,206,600 housing units in 2016.
How Confident Are Homebuilders at the Beginning of 2018?
Comments from NAHB members indicated that homebuilders are optimistic about the future demand and projected increased activity in the housing sector.
Building Permits Fall in November: Should We Worry?
Building permits and the economy The number of building permits issued each month is a constituent of the Conference Board LEI (Leading Economic Index). The construction and housing industry (PKB) is a major job provider in the economy, and changes in activity in the sector affect employment conditions and aggregate demand. A higher number of building permits is a leading […]
Housing Market: Builders’ Confidence Reaches an 18-Year High
For November, the NAHB Housing Market Index was reported as 74—an increase of five from October and an 18-year high.
Should Investors Be Concerned about Fewer Building Permits?
In November 2017, housing units (XHB) authorized by building permits were at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.298 million—a decrease of 1.4% from October.