2026-08 · U.S. Census Bureau
One workspace for briefing, official publication status, market reaction, and comparable historical outcomes.
Before release
Housing starts and permits show the rate-sensitive housing cycle and future construction activity.
At release
| Indicator | Actual | Prior initial | Prior revised | Release move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing StartsLevel · Official | 1,275 thousand units | 1,309 thousand units | — | -34 thousand units |
| Building PermitsLevel · Official | 1,403 thousand units | 1,433 thousand units | — | -30 thousand units |
“Release move” is initial minus the revised prior when available, otherwise initial minus the prior print. It is not a consensus surprise.
After release
S&P 500 and Nasdaq cumulative returns from the last regular close before publication to the +1D, +5D, and +1M trading sessions.
| Benchmark | +1D | +5D | +1M |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Index | +1.14% | +2.04% | +2.55% |
| Nasdaq Composite | +1.69% | +3.69% | +2.83% |
Regime + percentile matched
Low · quintile 3
| Window | Mean | Median | Positive | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1D | Not available | Not available | Not available | 0 |
| +5D | Not available | Not available | Not available | 0 |
| +1M | Not available | Not available | Not available | 0 |
No earlier releases match both this regime and percentile quintile in the retained history.
Low · quintile 3
| Window | Mean | Median | Positive | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1D | Not available | Not available | Not available | 0 |
| +5D | Not available | Not available | Not available | 0 |
| +1M | Not available | Not available | Not available | 0 |
No earlier releases match both this regime and percentile quintile in the retained history.
2026-07
Aggregate outcomes use only earlier releases of the selected component with the same as-of-release regime and five-year percentile quintile. The target event is excluded and pending trading horizons remain unavailable until enough closes exist.