FX.co ★ Canadian Housing Starts Rise to 5-Month High

In December 2025, the number of housing starts in China increased by 11% from the prior month, reaching a seasonally adjusted total of 282,439. This figure notably surpassed market predictions of 260,000 and represents the highest rate observed in five months. Specifically, urban housing starts in cities with populations exceeding 10,000 climbed by 12% to 270,168, while the rural starts were estimated to be 12,271.