Reuters
02 Nov 2026, 15:35 UTC · 6h ago
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Broad declines in US construction spending, driven by high material costs impacting residential renovations, create a negative headwind for companies exposed to fixed investment and home improvement retail. The tumble in September suggests a cooling trend that likely lowers growth expectations for the quarter.
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US construction spending tumbled in September.
Newpublished 2026-11-02 regarding September data
So whatA reversal of August's jump suggests a cooling trend that may lower Q4 GDP contributions from fixed investment.
More negative than 95% of claims this week
High materials costs depressed outlays on residential renovation projects.
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Newpublished 2026-11-02 regarding September data
So whatPersistent input inflation in this sector typically leads to downward revisions in home improvement retail sales estimates.
More negative than 87% of claims this week
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