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US Building Permits Prel (Jul MM) 5.0% (Prev. -2.6%)

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July building permits surged 5.0%, beating expectations despite high mortgage rates. While Home Depot saw demand for small projects, existing home sales fell, increasing expectations for a Fed rate pause.

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