Category: Economic Commentary January 2023 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | January 3, 2023 Economic commentary issued in January 2023, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering December 2022 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights. Q4 Employment Cost Index: Growth In Labor Costs Decelerates Further Economic Preview for the week of January 30 December New Home Sales: Lurching Toward A Bottom? Q4 2022 GDP: Headline Growth Print Hides Loss Of Momentum As 2022 Came To A Close December Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the week of January 23 December Existing Home Sales: Closing In On The Bottom? December Retail Sales: More To December Sales Than Meets The Eye, But Only If You Look Economic Preview for the week of January 16 December Consumer Price Index: Curious Acceleration In Rent Clouds The Message 2022 State Population: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the week of January 9 Monthly Economic Outlook December Employment Report: Clear Evidence Of A Cooling Labor Market December ISM Manufacturing Index: Factory Sector Facing Stiff Headwinds In 2023 Economic Preview for the week of January 2