| 19.08.2010 - US: Housing construction rises 1.7 pct in July |
| From Businessweek.com: New home construction edged up slightly in July but applications for building permits tumbled to the lowest point in 14 months, a sign of continued stress in housing. Construction of new homes and apartments rose 1.7 percent in July, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. Still, applications for building permits, considered a good sign of future activity, fell 3.1 percent..............................................Full Article: Source |