31.   In contrast, just the opposite has been occurring in the interest-rate sensitive housing industry.

32.   Investment has been the stalwart of the Australian economy, even as growth, employment and the housing industry slumped the past year.

33.   Looking ahead, home builders are increasingly optimistic about the U.S. housing industry, according to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders.

34.   Looking ahead, home builders are cautiously optimistic about the U.S. housing industry, according to a survey released yesterday by the National Association of Home Builders.

35.   Looking ahead, home builders are optimistic about the U.S. housing industry, according to a survey released yesterday by the National Association of Home Builders.

36.   Lower borrowing costs aided the housing industry.

37.   Meanwhile, the only small rise in housing approvals shows the housing industry continues to detract from economic growth.

38.   New home construction fell for the first time in four months in October as the housing industry began to suffer from rising interest rates.

39.   NMHC represents the interests of the largest companies in the country involved in the multifamily housing industry.

40.   Other sectors of the housing industry are also healthy, reflecting low mortgage rates, low unemployment and high consumer confidence.