U.S. Builders Pause, Buyers Wait: Data Shows Economy in Holding Pattern

U.S. Builders Pause, Buyers Wait: Data Shows Economy in Holding Pattern

Data from the US Census Bureau, S&P Global, and the Federal Reserve shows that in July 2025, the US economy moved steadily but showed little sign of fast growth. Builders received permits for 1.39 million new homes in June—a slight monthly rise, but 4.4% below last year’s pace. Most of this new construction happened in […]