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17.08.202614:00:00UTC+00U.S. Homebuilder Sentiment Inches Higher in August, NAHB Index Rises to 35

Homebuilder confidence in the United States improved modestly in August, with the NAHB Housing Market Index edging up to 35, from 34 in July 2026. The latest data, updated on 17 August 2026, signal a slight uptick in sentiment among residential builders, though overall conditions remain subdued.

The increase suggests that while the sector continues to face headwinds, such as affordability pressures and cautious buyer demand, builders are marginally more optimistic than a month earlier. The move from 34 to 35 in the index, which is a widely watched gauge of the health of the U.S. housing market, will be closely monitored by investors and policymakers for signs of a more sustained recovery in construction and housing activity.

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