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Housing Starts Lowest in 50 Years

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Builders break ground on the fewest homes last month since record-keeping began in 1959.

15.5% annualized decrease more than experts predicted.

Plus: First-time unemployment claims jump by 62,000 to 589,000-- matching a 26-year high.

Up 82% over the last year.

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