Housing Data Shows Strength While Jobless Claims Fall and Regional Index Declines
Recent housing figures indicated continued strength in the sector. Jobless claims moved slightly lower and a regional manufacturing index declined.
CnbcHousing data released this week showed strength in the sector, according to CNBC reporting. Jobless claims edged lower in the same period. A regional manufacturing index declined during the latest reading.
CNBC's Rick Santelli, Diana Olick and Steve Liesman discussed the figures on air. The housing numbers came alongside the drop in claims and the slide in the index. Officials have not yet released additional details on the combined readings.
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