The stock market is on track for a slightly higher start, with the S&P 500 futures trading five points above fair value.
Housing starts increased 4.6% month-over-month in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.321 million units (Briefing.com consensus 1.300 million).
Building permits increased 0.2% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.397 million (Briefing.com consensus 1.383 million).