In the US session Housing Starts and Building Permits figures were published. New-home construction in the U.S. slumped more than projected in March, reflecting a broad-based retreat that showed the industry lost momentum heading into the busiest time of year. Residential starts decreased 8.8% to a 1.09 million annualized rate that was the lowest since October. Permits, a proxy for future construction, also dropped. Estimates of 78 economists polled ranged from 1.12 million to 1.22 million. The previous month was revised up to 1.19 million from a 1.18 million pace. Permits decreased 7.7% to a 1.09 million annualized rate, the fewest in a year.
There will be no data releases both from Eurozone tomorrow. In the US session Existing Home Sales figures will be released. Analysts predict increase to 5.29 million.
Figures to watch:
Existing Home Sales (Wednesday 16:00)