Building permits in the United States edged 0.1% higher to 1.339 million in January 2023, the previous data showed, sitting close to December’s 31-month low. This was largely due to high inflation and rising borrowing costs continuing to weigh on demand for new housing.
Market participants will be keeping a close eye on today’s release which is forecast to edge down slightly to 1.33m
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