Category: Economic Commentary January 2024 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | January 2, 2024 Economic commentary issued in January 2024, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering December 2023 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Q4 2023 Employment Cost Index: Q4 Brings Further Moderation In Growth Of Labor Costs December 2023 Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the week of January 29 December Personal Income/Spending: Strong Spending Sets Higher Q1 Base December New Home Sales: Further Gains In Store For 2024 Q4 GDP: Closing The Books On A Surprisingly Strong Year 2023 State Population: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the week of January 22 December Existing Home Sales: Approaching A Bottom, But Little Upside Room December Residential Construction: No Late-Year Lift From Single Family Economic Preview for the week of January 15 December Consumer Price Index: Services Prices The Main Hub Of Inflation Pressures Economic Preview for the week of January 8 Monthly Economic Outlook – January 2024 December Employment Report: Solid Headline Numbers, But Plenty Of Room For Doubt December ISM Manufacturing Index: No Signs Of A Turnaround On The Horizon Economic Preview for the week of January 1 Check back often for new insights.