US September 2026 Housing Starts fall below 1,230,000 units SAAR — Census Bureau, October 20, 2026, 8:30 AM ET
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Published on 15. October 2026
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Predicted for 20. October 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The Census Bureau releases September 2026 housing starts on October 20. August 2026 was 1,275,000 SAAR (−2.6% MoM; −1.2% YoY), driven by a double-digit multifamily decline. The Fed unanimously hiked to 3.75–4.00% in September; the September CPI surprised at +3.7% YoY (+0.6% MoM; energy +9.1%), dashing rate-cut hopes and keeping mortgage rates structurally elevated. A decline to below 1,230,000 (≈ −3.5% MoM) is consistent with this rate environment and negative autumn seasonality. No prediction market available; calibrated from rate policy, CPI surprise, and prior-month trend.
Data basis for this prediction
- US Housing Starts August 2026: 1.275.000 SAAR (−2,6% MoM, −1,2% YoY) — housingwire.com, 17. September 2026
- Fed September-Zinserhöhung auf 3,75%–4,00% (einstimmig) — FOMC-Protokoll, blog.orbitremit.com, 7. Oktober 2026
- US CPI September 2026: +3,7% YoY, Energie +9,1% — CNBC / usinflationcalculator.com, 14. Oktober 2026
- Census Bureau Veröffentlichungstermin Housing Starts: 20. Oktober 2026, 8:30 Uhr ET — fxmacrodata.com
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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