Category: Economic Commentary August 2021 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | August 1, 2021 Economic commentary issued in August 2021, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering the month of July 2021 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights. Economic Preview for the Week of August 30 July Personal Income/Spending: Transfer Payments, Labor Earnings Push Income Higher Q2 Mortgage Delinquencies & Foreclosures: Regions Footprint July New Home Sales: Sales Finding Firmer Footing July Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint July Existing Home Sales: Inventory Improves In July, But Still A Long Way Back To Normal Economic Preview for the Week of August 23 Unemployment Insurance Claims: U.S. and Regions Footprint July Residential Construction: Still More Of A Supply-Side Story July Industrial Production: Broad Based Growth Despite Supply-Side Constraints Economic Preview for the Week of August 16 July Consumer Price Index: More Moderate Increase Settles Nothing Monthly Economic Outlook: August 2021 Economic Preview for the Week of August 9 July Employment Report: Inflated Headline Number, But Strong Details Q2 2021 Household Debt And Credit July ISM Manufacturing Index: Supply-Side Constraints Remain A Meaningful Drag Economic Preview for the Week of August 2