Category: Economic Commentary January 2025 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | January 2, 2025 Economic commentary issued in January 2025, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering December 2024 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. December Personal Income/Spending: Strong Spending, Stubborn Inflation Q4 Employment Cost Index: A Pause Amid A Downward Trend Q4 GDP: Soft Headline Masks Strong Private Domestic Demand Economic Preview for the week of January 27 Economic Preview for the week of January 20 December Residential Construction: Multi-Family Drives Rebound In Starts December Retail Sales: Softish Headline, Solid Core Which Could Have Been More… December Consumer Price Index: Core CPI Brings Relief, But Doesn’t Really Change Much Economic Preview for the Week of January 13 Monthly Economic Outlook – January 2025 December Employment Report: Labor Market Ends The Year On A Solid Note Economic Preview for the week of January 6 December ISM Manufacturing Survey: Factory Sector Tentatively, Not Boldly, Steps Into 2025 2024 State Population: Regions Footprint Check back often for new insights.