EconomyUS home builder sentiment ticks up in August but remains weak overall
U.S. home builder sentiment unexpectedly edged higher in August, but confidence among residential construction firms remained broadly weak. Economic uncertainty, high mortgage rates and rising building costs—exacerbated by the U.S.-led war with Iran—weighed on the sector.
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Reuters★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 16:40Original
US home builder sentiment ticks up in August but remains weak overall
Economy