US October 2025 Housing Starts (Annualized): Bullish for the Dollar

The US Department of Commerce released the annualized housing starts data for October 2025 on September 17, 2025. The reported figure was 1.764 million units, exceeding the forecast of 1.7 million units and the previous reading of 1.65 million units.Definition: Housing starts measure the number of privately owned residential units on which construction has begun. This indicator typically reflects changes in building permits three to four months later. It serves as a key leading indicator of economic health, with broad impact—including job creation for construction workers and inspectors, as well as diverse opportunities for builders.This data carries an importance rating of 3. The statistical method is based on the annualized number of new residential constructions from the previous month. It is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for December 16, 2025.

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