U.S. housing permits breach 1 million mark, highest in 5-1/2 years

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Permits for future U.S. home construction rose to their highest level in nearly 5-1/2 years in October, suggesting the housing market recovery remained intact despite recent...

from Reuters: Economic News http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/news/economy/~3/toGKbdaZLgw/story01.htm