In another sign that the economy may be picking up, housing starts increased 0.5% in September, the second consecutive monthly increase, according to a report issued today by the Commerce Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Housing starts were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000, compared to 587,000 in August.

But September's figures were 28.2% those of September 2008.

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