美国房屋建筑商信心降至2022年以来的最低水平

Core Insights - The confidence of U.S. home builders has dropped to its lowest level since 2022, primarily due to concerns over high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty [1] Group 1: Market Index - The NAHB housing market index fell from 34 in May to 32 in June, further below the threshold of 50 that separates builders' views of "good" and "poor" conditions [1] - This decline marks only the third time since 2012 that the index has decreased, with previous drops occurring in December 2022 and April 2020 at the onset of the pandemic [1] Group 2: Builder Sentiment - NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes noted that rising mortgage rates, tariffs, and economic uncertainty are causing buyers to adopt a wait-and-see approach, leading more builders to lower prices [1] - NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz indicated that rising inventory levels and potential homebuyers waiting for improved affordability are contributing to weak price growth in most markets [1] Group 3: Construction Forecast - The NAHB currently anticipates a decline in single-family home starts for the year [1]