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24.09.202612:00:00UTC+00US Building Permits Decline Moderates in August, Signaling Slight Stabilization in Construction Outlook

The pace of decline in U.S. building permits eased in August, suggesting a tentative stabilization in construction activity. According to the latest data updated on 24 September 2026, building permits fell by 2.1% month-over-month in August 2026, compared with a sharper 2.7% drop in the prior month.

Both the current and previous readings reflect month-over-month changes, with the latest figure measuring August’s permits against July, and the earlier -2.7% showing July’s performance versus June. While permit activity is still contracting, the smaller decline points to a slight improvement in sentiment or conditions within the construction sector compared to the prior month. Investors and analysts will be watching upcoming data to see whether this moderation develops into a more sustained stabilization in residential and commercial building plans.

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