Category: Economic Commentary January 2021 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | January 4, 2021 Economic commentary issued in January 2021, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering the month of December 2020 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights. December Personal Income/Spending: A Weak Base For Q1 2021 Consumer Spending December New Home Sales: By This Measure, A Soft Ending To 2020 Q4 2020 GDP: Setting The Stage For An Uneven Start To 2021 December 2020 Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the Week of Jan. 25 December Existing Home Sales: Supply, Or Lack Thereof, The Story Of 2020. And 2021 Too? Unemployment Insurance Claims: U.S. and Regions Footprint December Residential Construction: A Firm Foundation For Single Family In 2021 Economic Preview for the Week of Jan. 18 December Retail Sales: What Exactly Is The Message Here? December Consumer Price Index: Few Signs Of Inflation Pressure As 2020 Ended Monthly Economic Outlook: Annual Outlook Edition Economic Preview for the Week of Jan. 11 December Employment Report: Some Encouraging Signs Beneath A Weak Headline Print December ISM Manufacturing Index: No Year-End Slowdown Here Economic Preview for the Week of Jan. 4