Category: Economic Commentary December 2019 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions' Chief Economist December 2, 2019 Economic commentary issued in December 2019, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering the month of November – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights. Economic Preview for the week of Dec. 30 November New Home Sales: Positive Momentum Heading Into 2020 Economic Preview for the week of Dec. 23 November Existing Home Sales: You Can’t Buy What’s Not For Sale… November Industrial Production: Motor Vehicles Not The Only Boost To Manufacturing November Residential Construction: Better Than Expected, But Single Family Disappoints Economic Preview for the week of Dec. 16 November Retail Sales: More About The Calendar Than The Consumer November Consumer Price Index: Inflation Tops 2.0 Percent. Just Not THAT 2.0 Percent… Monthly Economic Outlook: December 2019 Economic Preview for the week of Dec. 9 November Employment Report: Job Growth Surprisingly Strong November ISM Manufacturing Index: A Lump Of Coal For The Factory Sector Economic Preview for the week of Dec. 2