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Economy

Housing Figures

Last updated: 9/2/08

What the Indicators Mean

The health of the economy is reflected in the home building industry. If the economy is robust, the thinking goes, more people will have money to purchase homes. Each month, economists watch the number of home permits issued as well as the number of homes sold. Another indicator they keep an eye on is the number of housing starts, or the number of residential building construction projects that have begun.

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Key Economic Indicators
Key Employment Figures
Housing Figures
Personal Income & Consumption
Price Indexes
International Trade