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CAD, USD Housing Starts Due Aug 18, 2026

Statistics Canada's housing starts figure is due at 12:15 UTC on Aug 18, with economists projecting 249K versus a 239K prior print.

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  • Canada's housing starts report is due at 12:15 UTC on Aug 18, 2026.
  • The Canadian forecast stands at 249K versus a 239K prior reading.
  • U.S. housing starts data follows at 12:30 UTC the same day.
  • The U.S. forecast is 1.34M, down from 1.43M previously.
  • Both releases carry a Low impact rating on the economic calendar.

Timeline

Statistics Canada releases its housing starts report at 12:15 UTC on Aug 18, 2026. The U.S. housing starts figure follows at 12:30 UTC the same day.

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CAD, USD Housing Starts Due Aug 18, 2026

Forecasts

Economists see Canadian starts at 249K, up from a 239K prior reading. The U.S. print is forecast at 1.34M, down from 1.43M previously.

Market Impact

Both releases carry a Low impact rating on the economic calendar.

  • Canada housing starts: forecast 249K, prior 239K, due 12:15 UTC Aug 18, 2026, Low impact.
  • U.S. housing starts: forecast 1.34M, prior 1.43M, due 12:30 UTC Aug 18, 2026, Low impact.