Category: Economic Commentary April 2024 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | April 1, 2024 Economic commentary issued in April 2024, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering March 2024 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Q1 Employment Cost Index: Benefit Costs Drive Upside Surprise Economic Preview for the week of April 29 March Personal Income/Spending: Is Discretionary Services Spending Faltering? Q1 GDP: Headline Miss Masks More Constructive Details March Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the week of April 22 March Existing Home Sales: More A Calendar Story Than A Mortgage Rate Story March Residential Construction: Drop In Headline Number Dramatic, But Misleading March Retail Sales: Big Gains, But Few Drivers Economic Preview for the week of April 15 March Consumer Price Index: Is The Trend No Longer Our Friend? Economic Preview for the week of April 8 Monthly Economic Outlook – April 2024 March Employment Rate: For Now, Strong Hiring Keeping A Lid On Jobless Rate March ISM Manufacturing Index: Headline And Details Align This Time As Growth Returns Economic Preview for the week of April 1 Check back often for new insights.