Holcim Reports Mixed Results

Holcim reported that global economic trends remain subdued despite significant growth in several emerging markets and improved economic data from the U.S. Demand for construction materials fell in key markets such as India, Mexico, Canada, and to a lesser extent, Brazil, while Europe stabilized.

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Housing Starts Leap Forward

Led by a solid increase in both single-family and multifamily starts, nationwide housing production rose 22.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.09 million in November, according to figures released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

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