U.S. EconomyTop NewsHousing starts light in AugustSep. 17, 2015 8:31 AM ETBy: Stephen Alpher, SA News Editor5 Comments August Housing Starts: 1.126M vs. 1.17M expected and 1.161M prior (revised). Permits 1.17M vs. 1.16M expected and 1.13M prior (revised). Recommended For YouTrending AnalysisTrending News