USA Housing Starts For September 1.358M Vs 1.380M Est.; 1.269M Prior
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USA Housing Starts for September were reported at 1.358M, lower than the estimated 1.380M and higher than the prior figure of 1.269M.
October 18, 2023 | 12:30 pm
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The lower-than-expected housing starts could potentially impact the SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500 index and is influenced by overall economic indicators.
Housing starts are a key economic indicator, reflecting the health of the economy. Lower-than-expected figures could indicate a slowdown in the housing market, which could potentially impact the broader market and thus the SPY ETF.
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