Category: Economic Commentary April 2022 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | April 1, 2022 Economic commentary issued in April 2022, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering March 2022 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights. March Personal Income/Spending: Solid Growth In Labor Earnings A Critical Support Q1 2022 GDP: Trade, Inventories Sink Q1 GDP Economic Preview for the week of April 25 Unemployment Insurance Claims: U.S. and Regions Footprint March Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint March Existing Home Sales: Rising Rates Replacing Lean Inventories As Drag On Sales March Residential Construction: Starting Them Is One Thing, Finishing Them Is Another Economic Preview for the week of April 18 March Retail Sales: Retail Sales Being Pulled In Different Directions March Consumer Price Index: At The Peak, But It’s A Long Way Down Economic Preview for the week of April 11 Monthly Economic Outlook – April 2022 Economic Preview for the week of April 4 March ISM Manufacturing Index: A Harbinger Of (Bad) Things To Come? March Employment Report: Labor Market Recovery Not Complete, But Far From Done