Category: Economic Commentary April 2025 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | April 1, 2025 Economic commentary issued in April 2025, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering March 2025 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Q1 GDP: Surge In Imports Sinks GDP; Private Domestic Demand Solid Economic Preview for the week of April 28 March 2025 Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the week of April 21 March Residential Construction: Weak Starts, Surprising Pop In Permits March Retail Sales: More To The March Data Than Front-Running Tariffs Economic Preview for the week of April 14 March Consumer Price Index: Out Like A Lamb; The Lion Has Yet To Arrive Economic Preview for the week of April 7 Monthly Economic Outlook – April 2025 March Employment Report: Don’t Be Too Quick To Dismiss A Solid Report March ISM Manufacturing Index: Factory Sector Slips Back Into Contraction Check back often for new insights.