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Jewish News 24 · Aug 17, 2026

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🏠🇺🇸 U.S. HOMEBUILDER CONFIDENCE REMAINS WEAK: Homebuilder confidence edged up to 35 in August from 34 in July, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, but remained well below the neutral 50 level as high mortgage rates, construction costs and economic uncertainty weighed on demand. Sentiment has now remained below 40 for 16 consecutive months, while at least 30% of builders have reported cutting prices to attract buyers.

🏠🇺🇸 *U.S. HOMEBUILDER CONFIDENCE REMAINS WEAK:* Homebuilder confidence edged up to 35 in August from 34 in July, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, but remained well below the neutral 50 level as high mortgage rates, construction costs and economic uncertainty weighed on demand. Sentiment has now remained below 40 for 16 consecutive months, while at least 30% of builders have reported cutting prices to attract buyers.

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