 Versus a year ago, the U.S. was the biggest customer for chips, with total shipments in June up more than 74%. And higher housing prices, along with higher mortgage rates, has stunted the housing industry. New data shows that 35% of American wages, on average, went into housing costs during the second quarter. That's the highest levels since 2007. This is Brian Kronberger for WBAL Newsradio 1090 and FM 101.5.