美国建房者的信心在四月份有所增强, 但建房者仍面临高成本和劳动力短缺。 U.S. homebuilder confidence edged up in April, but builders still face high costs and labor shortages.

美国建房者的信心在4月略微上升至40个, U.S. homebuilder confidence rose slightly in April to 40, defying predictions of a drop. 尽管有了这种改善,但建筑商的情绪仍然疲软,受到关税引起的费用增加和劳动力短缺的影响。 Despite this improvement, builder sentiment remains weak, influenced by tariff-induced cost increases and labor shortages. 目前销售状况指数提高到45,而未来六个月的销售预期值下降到43。 The index for current sales conditions improved to 45, while sales expectations for the next six months fell to 43. 建筑商报告,由于关税,平均材料价格上涨6.3%,家庭成本增加约10 900美元。 Builders report an average material price increase of 6.3% due to tariffs, adding about $10,900 to home costs.