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flag U.S. construction spending rose 0.5% in October, led by renovations, despite weak new home building.

flag U.S. construction spending rose 0.5% in October to $2.175 trillion, exceeding expectations, driven by a 1.3% jump in residential investment, primarily from renovations, despite weak new home construction. flag Private spending rose 0.6%, while nonresidential construction fell 0.2% for the seventh straight quarter. flag Public spending edged up 0.1%, with state and local outlays rising 0.3%. flag The data, delayed by the 43-day government shutdown, reflects ongoing challenges in new housing due to high mortgage rates, tariffs, and labor shortages, though recent rate declines may help. flag Power and sewage infrastructure spending surged, and AI-related data center construction may boost future activity.

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