
Housing Starts Plunge as Layoffs Rise—Is the U.S. Economy Losing Its Momentum?
The single-family rises slightly above 924,000-0.4% above April-for minimal relief. The building permit, a forward -looking indicator, also declined from 2% to 1.393 million, suggesting that the recession may remain in summer. The single-family permit fell 2.7%, while the multi-family authority fell to 444,000 units. Perfection increases, but can builders maintain speed? Housing perfection offered…