Morningstar

Housing Starts Seen Up — Data Week Ahead Update

Provided by Dow Jones

The following are median forecasts for this week's remaining U.S. data from a survey compiled by The Wall Street Journal. 

 
DATE      TIME  RELEASE                       PERIOD     CONSENSUS    PREVIOUS 
Tuesday   0830  Housing Starts                 Sep        1.30M  (25)  1.275M 
                  -- percent change            Sep       +2.0%        -2.6% 
          0830  Building Permits               Sep        1.39M  (19)  1.394M 
                  -- percent change            Sep       -0.3%        -2.7% 
          1000  Pending Home Sales             Sep       -0.4%   (13) +0.3% 
Thursday  0830  Jobless Claims                 Oct 17     200K   (21)  199K 
          1000  Leading Index                  Sep       -0.1%   (10) -0.1% 
          1100  Kansas City Fed Mfg Svy        Oct        12.0   (5)   14 
                  Composite Index 
Friday    0945  S&P Global Flash U.S. Mfg PMI  Oct        55.3   (9)   55.9* 
          0945  S&P Global Flash U.S. Svcs PMI Oct        58.0   (9)   58.8* 
          1000  Consumer Sentiment             Oct        46.3   (17)   46.3** 
                  (Final) 
 
*End-Sep Reading 
**Oct Prelim Reading 
 
(Figures in parentheses refer to number of economists surveyed.) 
 
Write to Donna Huneke at dataweekahead@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

October 19, 2026 14:14 ET (18:14 GMT)

Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

The articles, information, and content displayed on this webpage may include materials prepared and provided by third parties. Such third-party content is offered for informational purposes only and is not endorsed, reviewed, or verified by Morningstar.

Morningstar makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any third-party content displayed on this site. The views and opinions expressed in third-party content are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morningstar, its affiliates, or employees.

Morningstar is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or delays in this content, nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. Users are advised to exercise their own judgment and seek independent financial advice before making any decisions based on such content. The third-party providers of this content are not affiliated with Morningstar, and their inclusion on this site does not imply any form of partnership, agency, or endorsement.

Popular

What’s Ahead for Stocks This Quarter—and Where to Invest

Morningstar’s chief market strategist and economist share their outlooks for the fourth quarter of 2026.
David Sekera, CFA, Preston Caldwell, and Susan Dziubinski

Are TIPS ETFs the Best Way to Fight Inflation?

Plus, four TIPS ETFs with top marks from Morningstar, and what you need to know before investing.
Daniel Sotiroff and Ivanna Hampton

10 Best Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy for the Long Term

The stocks of these high-quality companies look cheap today.
Tori Brovet

This 1-Star Stock Trades at a 94% Premium. Is It Time to Sell?

Even with significant growth potential, the stock’s lofty valuation is difficult to justify.
Sean Dunlop, CFA

33 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Before the Market Shifts Again

Here’s the new list of Morningstar’s top analyst picks for the fourth quarter of 2026.
Susan Dziubinski and Tori Brovet

Sponsor Center