CPI/Housing

[Skip to the end] Karim writes: Data on the weak side: CPI Headline CPI driven by energy, up .275% Core CPI driven by car (new model year) seasonals, up 0.182%; ex-vehicles, core close to unch Trend sectors generally weak: OER unch, apparel -0.4%, recreation -0.4%, medical 0.2% Housing Housing starts down 10.6%, with single-family down 6.8%, lowest level since May Permits down 4% [top]