UPDATE 1-U.S. March housing starts rise to highest since 2008

... than analysts' expectations of a 930,000-unit rate. A recovery in housing, driven by growing demand and record-low mortgage rates, is boosting other sectors of the economy. Home building added to national economic growth last year for the first time ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/16/usa-economy-housing-idUSL2N0D30PZ20130416?feedType=RSS&feedName=bondsNews