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On Monday, futures for U.S. stocks were traded higher, as U.S. housing starts surged more than expected, reaching the highest level since July 2008. S&P 500 futures expiring in December increased by 0.3% and reached 1,452.8 by 8:44 a.m. New York time. The index has grown by 1.8% since the beginning of the week.