U.S. EconomyDec. Housing Starts: -4.1% to 657K vs. 695K expected and 685K (revised) last month. Permits...Jan. 19, 2012 8:32 AM ETBy: Stephen Alpher, SA News Editor1 Comment Dec. Housing Starts: -4.1% to 657K vs. 695K expected and 685K (revised) last month. Permits -0.1% to 679K vs. 680K expected and 680K (revised) last month. Recommended For YouTrending AnalysisTrending News