Category: Economic Commentary December 2022 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | December 1, 2022 Economic commentary issued in December 2022, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering November 2022 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights. November Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the week of December 19 November Retail Sales: Seasonal Comps, Lower Prices Do A (Negative) Number On Sales December FOMC Meeting: Pushing Back Hard, Or Hardly Pushing Back? November Consumer Price Index: Lower, But Still Far Too High Economic Preview for the week of December 12 Unemployment Insurance Claims: U.S. and Regions Footprint Monthly Economic Outlook – December 2022 Economic Preview for the week of December 5 November Employment Report: A Flimsy Basis On Which To Be Drawing Firm Conclusions November ISM Manufacturing Index: Fading New Orders Point To Further Contraction October Personal Income/Spending: Strong Start To Q4 Spending, Inflation Pressures Ease