New Residential Construction
Privately-owned housing starts in July 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,239,000. This is 12.4 percent (+/- 9.5%) below the revised June 2026 estimate of 1,415,000. July 2026: -12.4 % Change June 2026 (r): +19.7 % Change
Privately-owned housing starts in July 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,239,000. This is 12.4 percent (+/- 9.5%) below the revised June 2026 estimate of 1,415,000. July 2026: -12.4 % Change June 2026 (r): +19.7 % Change
BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 15
Why it matters
The July 2026 new residential construction data shows a notable monthly decline but remains routine economic data without immediate impact on credit markets or monetary policy expectations.
Sources
U.S. Census Bureau Economic Indicators
New Residential Construction
Privately-owned housing starts in July 2026 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,239,000. This is 12.4 percent (+/- 9.5%) below the revised June 2026 estimate of 1,415,000. July 2026: -12.4 % Change June 2026 (r): +19.7 % Change