February 2021 | Economic Commentary

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