Investment in U.S. construction fell unexpectedly in May, with single-family building activity slowing down. Spending edged down by 0.8 percent, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. In a Reuters poll, economists forecast an increase of 0.4 percent. Investment in private builds was flat, while residential construction spending was up 0.2 percent.
U.S. construction spending declines
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