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Building permits and new home sales data to shape Monday’s markets

Published 22/08/2025, 19:02
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As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, a series of crucial decisions and economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected on Monday, August 25, 2025. The spotlight will be on key housing market indicators, with building permits and new home sales data taking center stage. These reports are poised to provide valuable insights into the health of the U.S. housing sector and its potential impact on the broader economy.

Major Economic Events to Watch

• 8:00 AM ET - Building Permits (Jul): Expected 1.354M, Previous 1.393M. This key indicator of housing market demand measures the change in new building permits issued.

• 10:00 AM ET - New Home Sales (Jul): Forecast 630K, Previous 627K. This report measures the annualized number of new single-family homes sold in the previous month.

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• 8:00 AM ET - Building Permits (MoM) (Jul): Forecast -2.8%, Previous -0.1%. This percentage change in building permits offers additional insight into housing market trends.

• 10:00 AM ET - New Home Sales (MoM) (Jul): Previous 0.6%. This measures the percentage change in new home sales, indicating housing market strength.

• 7:15 PM ET - FOMC Member Williams Speaks. Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams is set to deliver remarks.

Other Economic Events to Watch

• 8:30 AM ET - Chicago Fed National Activity (Jul): Previous -0.10. This monthly report tracks economic activity in the 7th Federal Reserve district.

• 10:30 AM ET - Dallas Fed Mfg Business Index (Aug): Previous 0.9. This survey assesses manufacturing activity in Texas.

• 11:30 AM ET - 3-Month Bill Auction: Previous 4.130%. This auction provides insight into short-term government borrowing costs.

• 11:30 AM ET - 6-Month Bill Auction: Previous 3.945%. This auction offers a view of medium-term government borrowing rates.

• 3:15 PM ET - Fed Logan Speaks. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan is scheduled to deliver remarks.

For further information and the latest updates, please refer to our Economic Calendar, here.

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