Category: Economic Commentary February 2023 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | February 2, 2023 Economic commentary issued in February 2023, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering January 2023 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights. Economic Preview for the week of February 27 January New Home Sales: Strong January Can’t Reverse Downward Trend January Personal Income/Spending: Still-Solid Growth In Labor Earnings Q4 2022 Household Debt and Credit January Existing Home Sales: Are Lean Inventories Still Holding Down Sales? Economic Preview for the week of February 20 January Residential Construction: Single Family Stabilizing, Multi-Family Not So Much … January Retail Sales: Consumers Are Back, Even If They Never Went Anywhere January Consumer Price Index: Progress, Just Not As Much As Was Thought Economic Preview for the week of February 13 Monthly Economic Outlook Economic Preview for the week of February 6 January Employment Report: Eye-Catching Headlines, Details Tell Us Little New January ISM Manufacturing Index: 2023 Begins Where 2022 Ended