Homebuilder confidence in the U.S. has unexpectedly edged lower in the month of February, according to a report released by the National Association of Home Builders on Wednesday.
The report showed the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index slipped to 82 in February from 83 in January, while economists had expected the index to come in unchanged.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.