![US new home sales](https://images.forexlive.com/images/US%20new%20home%20sales_id_e18dff88-f665-44cf-8711-c83d2129942d_original.jpg)
- Prior was 590K (revised to 615K)
- Sales up 8.0% vs -9.0% prior
This bounce erases a sharp drop in November. Comments from home builders in the latest earnings calls show enthusiasm for increasing housing starts.
![new home sales](https://images.forexlive.com/images/new%20home%20sales_id_2ae4fe7b-57c6-4064-9e2d-3983d7c7db48_original.jpg)
This bounce erases a sharp drop in November. Comments from home builders in the latest earnings calls show enthusiasm for increasing housing starts.