Category: Economic Commentary August 2024 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | July 29, 2024 Economic commentary issued in August 2024, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering July 2024 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Economic Preview for the Week of August 26 July Existing Home Sales: Still A Long Way From Market Balance July Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the Week of August 19 July Residential Construction: Decline In Single Family Starts A Bit Overstated July Retail Sales: Trend Growth Falling Back In Line July Consumer Price Index: Stage Set For A Deliberate Pace Of Rate Cuts Economic Preview for the Week of August 12 Monthly Economic Outlook – August 2024 Economic Preview for the Week of August 5 July Employment Report: Flawed Report Likely Overstating The Case July ISM Manufacturing Index: In Search Of A Bottom . . . Yet Again . . . Q2 Employment Cost Index: Growth In Comp Costs Clearly Easing Check back often for new insights.