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USA Building Permits For July 1.443M Vs 1.370M Est.; 1.374M Prior

Aug 18, 2026 · 08:30 AM ET· updated 40m ago

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More people got permission to build houses and buildings in July than experts thought they would. This shows the construction business is busier than expected, which can mean more jobs and activity in the economy.

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