Economic commentary issued in January 2022, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering December 2021 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights.
Economic Preview for the week of January 31
Q4 2021 Employment Cost Index: Growth In Labor Costs Accelerates Sharply In 2021
Q4 2021 GDP: Inventory Build Bolsters Q4 Growth
December New Home Sales: Don’t Get Too Attached To The Headline Sales Number
December 2021 Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint
Economic Preview for the week of January 24
December Existing Home Sales: A New Record Low For Inventories Weighs On Sales
December Residential Construction: Under Construction Backlogs Get Even Larger
Economic Preview for the week of January 17
December Retail Sales: Pure Noise, No Signal
Unemployment Insurance Claims: U.S. and Regions Footprint
December Consumer Price Index: The Peak Is Near, But Then What?
2021 State Population – Regions Footprint
Economic Preview for the week of January 10
Monthly Economic Outlook: January 2022
December Employment Report: Household Survey Continues To Outperform
December ISM Manufacturing Index: Factory Sector Poised For A Strong 2022