US October Building Permits: A Bullish Signal for the Dollar

On September 17, 2025, the US Department of Commerce released the total number of building permits issued in October. The actual, forecast, and previous values were not provided.Definition: Building permits refer to the approvals required from relevant authorities before construction projects commence, serving as a key leading indicator for the real estate and construction sectors. An increase in building permits typically signals heightened future activity in the housing market, which is generally supportive for the US dollar.This indicator is rated as Level 3 in importance. It is calculated as the annualized number of new residential building permits issued starting from the previous month. The data is released monthly, with the next publication date yet to be announced.

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