Category: Economic Commentary February 2021 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | February 1, 2021 Economic commentary issued in February 2021, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering the month of January 2021 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights. January Personal Income/Spending: Round Two Of EIP Boosts January Personal Income Unemployment Insurance Claims: U.S. and Regions Footprint January New Home Sales: A Solid Start To 2021, But Will It Last? Economic Preview for the Week of Feb. 22 January Residential Construction: Single Family Starts Fall, But Should Bounce Back January Retail Sales: “Not As Bad” Becomes A Seasonally Adjusted “Surge” Household Pulse Survey: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the Week of Feb. 15 Q4 2020 Mortgage Delinquencies & Foreclosures: Regions Footprint January Consumer Price Index: New Year, Same Inflation Story. For Now, Anyway Household Pulse Survey: Regions Footprint Monthly Economic Outlook: February 2021 Economic Preview for the Week of Feb. 8 January Nonfarm Employment: A Stark Reminder Of The Downside Risks January ISM Manufacturing Index: Growing Stresses On Factory Sector Expansion Economic Preview for the Week of Feb. 1