Category: Economic Commentary January 2026 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | January 2, 2026 Economic commentary issued in January 2026, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering December 2025 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Economic Preview for the week of January 26 Data Summary: Q3 Real GDP; October-November Personal Income And Spending Economic Preview for the week of January 19 December Existing Home Sales: Details Don’t Live Up To The Headline November Retail Sales: Little Evidence That Consumers Are Wavering December Consumer Price Index: Some Genuine Moderation, Some Data Issues Monthly Economic Outlook – January 2026 Economic Preview for the week of January 12 December Employment Report: More Of The Same, In More Ways Than One . . . December ISM Manufacturing Index: A Soft End To 2025 Economic Preview for the week of January 5 Check back often for new insights.