Construction Spending in U.S. Unexpectedly Rose in September
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Construction spending in the U.S. unexpectedly rose in September, led by increases in homebuilding and public projects.
The 0.5 percent gain brought spending to $801.7 billion after a revised 0.2 percent drop in August that was previously reported as a 0.4 percent gain, Commerce Department figures showed today in Washington.