Tag: Building permits

Gold And Silver | Recap for November 25-29

weekly precious metals chart November 25-29 2013 percent change

Last week wasn’t too interesting for the stocks, forex and commodities markets. The holiday in the U.S may have contributed to the slow paced movement in those markets. Gold and silver weren’t any different and both precious metals prices remained…

U.S Housing Starts Increased by 5.9% in July 2013

In the recent U.S. Census Bureau report regarding the new residential construction statistics for July 2013 it was stated that the annual rate of housing starts and the rate of building permits rose. The rate of growth was roughly as…

U.S Housing Starts Declined by 8.5% in January 2013

According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau report regarding the new residential construction statistics for January 2013, the annual rate of housing starts declined while rate of building permits edged up. This report sends a mixed signal as to the…

U.S Housing Starts Hiked by 15% in September 2012

According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau report regarding the new residential construction statistics for September 2012, the annual rate of housing starts and rate of building permits increased. This report sends a mixed signal as to the developments in…

U.S Housing Starts Slipped by 1.1% in February 2012

According to this month’s U.S. Census Bureau report regarding the new residential construction statistics for February 2012 there was a slight decrease in housing starts but a rise in building permits. Privately owned Housing starts decreased in February 2012: the…

U.S Housing Starts Decreased by 4.1% in December

According to this month’s U.S. Census Bureau report regarding the new residential construction statistics for December 2011 there was a slight decrease in building permits and housing starts. Privately owned Housing starts decreased in December 2011: the seasonally adjusted annual rate reached…

US Housing starts and building permits fell in July

The real estate market in the US changed direction and showed a moderate contraction during July compared with June’s figures. According to the recent U.S. Census Bureau report about the new residential construction statistics for July 2011: The seasonally adjusted…