USA Housing Starts (MoM) For February 10.7% Vs -12.3% Prior (Revised)
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USA Housing Starts for February showed a significant increase of 10.7% month-over-month, compared to a revised -12.3% in the previous month. This indicates a strong rebound in housing construction activity.
March 19, 2024 | 12:30 pm
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The significant increase in Housing Starts for February suggests a strong economic recovery, potentially boosting investor confidence in the broader market, as represented by SPY.
Housing starts are a key economic indicator, reflecting consumer confidence and spending power. A significant increase suggests economic strength, which generally leads to higher stock market performance, including ETFs like SPY that track the broader market. Therefore, this news is likely to positively impact SPY in the short term by boosting investor confidence.
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