USA Building Permits (MoM) -0.3% Vs -1.5% Est.; 1.8% Prior
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USA Building Permits for the month showed a decrease of 0.3%, which is better than the estimated -1.5% and a decline from the previous 1.8%.
February 26, 2024 | 1:35 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) may see a short-term positive impact as the building permits data suggests a better-than-expected economic environment.
Building permits are a leading indicator of economic health, reflecting future construction activity. The better-than-expected decrease suggests resilience in the construction sector, potentially leading to positive investor sentiment towards the broader market, as represented by SPY.
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