Wednesday, July 1, 2015

May 2015 Construction Spending

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Overall construction spending in the United States jumped 0.8% during May (nearly double the +0.5% expected), to a seasonally adjusted and annualized rate (SAAR) of $1.036 trillion. The private non-residential component led the way with a $5.7 billion (1.5%) increase. Outlays on public projects rose by $2.0 billion (+0.7%) while the private residential component brought up the rear with a more meager $1.1 billion (+0.3%). 
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Click here for a discussion of May’s new residential permits, starts and completions. Click here for a discussion of new and existing home sales, inventories and prices.
The foregoing comments represent the general economic views and analysis of Delphi Advisors, and are provided solely for the purpose of information, instruction and discourse. They do not constitute a solicitation or recommendation regarding any investment.

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