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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS Private House Approvals MoM fell to -3.0% in January 2025
FMPMonthlyReleased February 2025
US Private House Approvals MoM fell to -3.0% in January 2025, released February 2025, down 1.3% from December's -1.7% reading. The reading matched the -3.0% consensus.
Latest Release
-3.000000
Actual
-3.000000
Consensus
-1.700000
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Private House Approvals MoM (United States) was reported at -3% in January 2025. This matched the market consensus of -3% exactly. The reading fell from the previous value of -1.7%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (Jun 17) and Retail Sales MoM (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update February 2025.
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Private House Approvals MoM - US
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About Private House Approvals MoM — United States
DEFINITION
Private House Approvals MoM (Month-over-Month) is a key financial indicator that measures the change in the number of approvals for private house construction projects on a monthly basis. This indicator provides valuable insights into the current state of the housing market and can be used to gauge the level of demand for new housing and the overall health of the construction industry. It is closely monitored by economists, investors, and policymakers as it can impact economic growth, employment, and consumer spending. A positive trend in Private House Approvals MoM indicates a growing housing market, while a decline may signal a slowdown in the construction sector.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.