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construction and materials industry Financial Factors

Market Symbol Last Mom Trend Exh RSI 1D% 1W% 1M% 1Y%
US Construction & Materials industry US.CONSTRUCTION 1239.49 0 -0.25 0.01789 52.9595 0.01805 0.06203 -0.00732 0.08226
Europe Construction & Materials industry EU.CONSTRUCTION 1098 0 -0.25 0.30431 51.7676 0.02257 0.03097 -0.00009 0.28168
STOXX Asia Pacific 600 Construction & Materials APAC.CONSTR 105.95 0 -1 -1.20979 49.1971 -0.00019 0.04138 -0.01762 0.01165
Eastern Europe Construction & Materials EEU.CONSTR 109.88 -1 0.75 0.78476 43.7166 0.00577 -0.01364 -0.08813 0.24935
US Construction & Materials Credit Spreads US.CONSTRUCTION.CR 113.58 -0.5 -1 -2.1704 35.1075 -0.02523 0.09149 -0.16913 -0.30357
Europe Construction & Materials Credit Spreads EU.CONSTRUCTION.CR 144.36 -1 -1 -1.80101 32.5076 -0.0077 -0.02657 -0.05838 -0.2045


construction and materials industry Overview

The Construction & Materials sector includes the subsectors of Building Materials & Fixtures and Heavy Construction. The subsector of Building Materials & Fixtures includes companies engaged in the production of materials used in the construction and refurbishment of buildings and structures, including cement and other aggregates, wooden beams and frames, paint, glass, roofing and flooring materials other than carpets. Includes producers of bathroom and kitchen fixtures, plumbing supplies and central air conditioning and heating equipment. Excludes producers of raw lumber, which are classified under Forestry.

The subsector Heavy Construction includes companies engaged in the construction of commercial buildings, infrastructure such as roads and bridges, residential apartment buildings, and providers of services to construction companies, such as architects, masons,plumbers and electrical contractors