US housing starts and building permits dropped to record lows in January, data showed on Wednesday, as builders shelved construction plans to try to clear a glut of unsold houses caused by a slump in demand.
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US housing starts at record lows
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Mortgage rates hit historic lows
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US housing starts' rise weaker than expected
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House building grinds to a halt
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Building approvals drop despite rate cut
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Construction activity remains at 'historically low' levels
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Number of new homes being built down by 19%
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Number of housing construction jobs continues to drop
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Housing construction dropped in February
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US trade deficit unexpectedly narrows in January
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Gross Mortgage lending declines in January
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Construction permits in area have decreased
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New numbers show drop in foreclosures
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Activity in UK construction industry plunges to lowest level for 11 years
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Housing output to decline through 2011
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Builder confidence declines in January
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US mortgage applications drop