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title: "Daily Roundup of Key US Economic Data for May 18"
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description: "The National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index increased to 37 in May from 34 in April, despite rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. The New York Federal Reserve's business leaders index improved to minus 5.8 in May from minus 14.0 in April, indicating a slower contraction in services. Further services data will be released soon."
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# Daily Roundup of Key US Economic Data for May 18

03:06 PM EDT, 05/18/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index rose to 37 in May from 34 in April and 34 a year ago.

NAHB said buyers are still facing rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, while elevated costs for land, labor and construction are further obstacles to builders.

The New York Federal Reserve's monthly business leaders index, a measure of services conditions, rose to minus 5.8 in May from minus 14.0 in April, indicating a slower pace of contraction. Other services data will be released over the coming weeks.

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