Housing starts were strong in January, despite the poor weather, but permit data suggest that February’s number will be weaker. Meanwhile, the recent rebound in Treasury yields due to the Iran conflict means that housing affordability is likely to worsen from here, which is likely to drag down starts further ahead.
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