New Residential Construction
Privately-owned housing starts in August 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,275,000. This is 2.6 percent (+/- 12.0%)* below the revised July 2026 estimate of 1,309,000. August 2026: -2.6* % Change July 2026 (r): -9.0* % Change
Privately-owned housing starts in August 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,275,000. This is 2.6 percent (+/- 12.0%)* below the revised July 2026 estimate of 1,309,000. August 2026: -2.6* % Change July 2026 (r): -9.0* % Change
BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 62
Why it matters
The August 2026 new residential construction data showing a 2.6% decline is a key macroeconomic indicator that influences Fed rate expectations and credit market conditions, directly affecting borrowing costs and credit availability for housing finance.