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20 Oct 2026, 17:50 UTC · 3h ago
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Housing market data shows a sharper-than-expected deterioration in pending sales and starts, creating a significant headwind for residential real estate. This suggests immediate downward pressure on Q4 estimates and extends the supply-side slump into 2027.
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Pending home sales fell 7.3% in September, missing the 0.4% decline estimate and hitting an all-time low since 2001.
Newreports Tuesday
So whatThe miss of ~7 percentage points vs expectations likely triggers immediate downward revisions to Q4 residential real estate estimates.
More negative than 94% of claims this week
Privately owned housing starts fell 5.2% on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate in September, compared to an expected 0.4% decline.
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NewCommerce Department data Tuesday
So whatA decline of this magnitude suggests homebuilders may face significant inventory gluts or margin pressure in the coming quarter.
More negative than 89% of claims this week
Goldman Sachs forecasts residential investment to decline 2.5%, 4%, and 1% over the next three quarters.
Newclient note Monday
More negative than 84% of claims this week
Wholesale final demand goods prices rose 2.6% last week, the fastest pace since December 2009.
Newreadings last week
More negative than 75% of claims this week
Single-family building permits totaled 845,000 in September, a 4% decline from August and the lowest level since 2023.
NewCommerce Department data Tuesday
So whatBecause permits are a leading indicator, this confirms a supply-side slump extending into early 2027.
More negative than 66% of claims this week
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