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The Real Signal # 149 - Bullish On Flat Construction Pricing

Plus: Big Spike In LA Multi Permits And No Surprise: Rent Controls Drive Up Rents

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Scott Choppin
Sep 06, 2025
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Bullish On Flat Construction Pricing

“Construction Quits. Leading indicator.

At levels not seen since GFC.“

Scott Choppin Note:

First, definition of Quits per Grok: “Construction quits refer to voluntary job separations by employees in the construction industry, tracked by the BLS in the JOLTS report. The quit rate measures these as a percentage of emplo…

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