Housing Starts measures the number of new residential construction projects that have begun during the specific month. It is a key leading indicator of economic health because of its wide-reaching impact on other sectors, such as banking, furniture, and appliances. A higher-than-expected reading is generally positive for the currency, reflecting growth in the construction sector and consumer confidence.
The data is collected by the U.S. Census Bureau through surveys of homebuilders. A 'start' is defined as the commencement of excavation for the footings or foundation of a building.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 229.10 | 248.00 | -18.90 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 240.80 | 258.00 | -17.20 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 261.40 | 255.10 | +6.30 |
| May 15, 2026 | 278.40 | 240.00 | +38.40 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 239.70 | 255.00 | -15.30 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 250.90 | 252.50 | -1.60 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 238.00 | 263.30 | -25.30 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 282.40 | 260.00 | +22.40 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 254.10 | 250.00 | +4.10 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 232.80 | 265.00 | -32.20 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 279.20 | 255.00 | +24.20 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 245.80 | 277.50 | -31.70 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 294.10 | 265.00 | +29.10 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 283.70 | 259.00 | +24.70 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 279.50 | 248.00 | +31.50 |
| May 15, 2025 | 278.60 | 227.50 | +51.10 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 214.20 | 242.50 | -28.30 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 229.00 | 250.00 | -21.00 |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 239.70 | 251.00 | -11.30 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 231.50 | 245.00 | -13.50 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 262.40 | 248.20 | +14.20 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 240.80 | 242.50 | -1.70 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 223.80 | 237.50 | -13.70 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 217.40 | 252.50 | -35.10 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 279.50 | 245.00 | +34.50 |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 241.70 | 260.00 | -18.30 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 264.50 | 247.00 | +17.50 |
| May 15, 2024 | 240.20 | 238.00 | +2.20 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 242.20 | 244.00 | -1.80 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 253.50 | 230.00 | +23.50 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 223.60 | 235.00 | -11.40 |
| Jan 16, 2024 | 249.30 | 243.00 | +6.30 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 212.60 | 257.10 | -44.50 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | 274.70 | 252.90 | +21.80 |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 270.50 | 240.00 | +30.50 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 253.00 | 247.10 | +5.90 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 255.00 | 240.00 | +15.00 |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 281.40 | 220.00 | +61.40 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 202.50 | 235.00 | -32.50 |
| May 15, 2023 | 261.60 | 220.00 | +41.60 |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 214.00 | 237.80 | -23.80 |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 244.00 | 220.00 | +24.00 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 215.40 | 240.00 | -24.60 |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 248.60 | 257.50 | -8.90 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 264.20 | 255.00 | +9.20 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | 267.10 | 270.00 | -2.90 |
| Oct 18, 2022 | 299.60 | 263.00 | +36.60 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 267.40 | 265.00 | +2.40 |
| Aug 16, 2022 | 275.30 | 262.10 | +13.20 |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 273.80 | 265.00 | +8.80 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 239 | 240.8 | +1.80 ↑ |
| May 15, 2026 | 279.3 | 278.4 | -0.90 ↓ |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 235.9 | 239.7 | +3.80 ↑ |
