The trend since 2019.
The current read: Housing Starts is at 1.43M as of June 2026. Source: FRED/BEA via Indicators IQ.
Why it matters.
Housing starts signal whether builders are confident enough to break ground on new homes, which affects job creation and future housing supply. A steady pace like this suggests the construction sector isn't overheating or freezing up.
Where it fits.
Housing Starts feeds the Housing view — one of the six areas behind the site's Macro IQ score.