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New government figures reveal that construction spending in the United States dipped slightly in May, surprising industry experts who had anticipated a modest increase. The total spending on construction decreased by 0.1% to an annual rate of just over $2 trillion.
This decline marks a shift from previous trends and has raised concerns among analysts. Private residential construction, in particular, saw a more pronounced drop of 0.2%. Builders across the nation are scaling back projects in response to persistently high interest rates, which have increased the cost of financing new developments and dampened demand for new housing.
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