Category: Economic Commentary July 2026 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | July 1, 2026 Economic commentary issued in July 2026, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering June 2026 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Q2 Employment Cost Index: Bigger Push Coming From Benefit Costs Q2 Real GDP: Details Paint A More Constructive Picture Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the week of July 27 Economic Preview for the week of July 20 June Residential Construction: Better Than Expected June Doesn’t Change Much June Retail Sales: Clear Boost From Lower Gasoline Prices – If You Look June Consumer Price Index: Energy, Services Do A (Negative) Number On June CPI Economic Preview for the week of July 13 Monthly Economic Outlook – July 2026 Economic Preview for the week of July 6 June Employment Report: Didn’t Believe The Last One, Don’t Trust This One June ISM Manufacturing Index: The (Somewhat Uneasy) Expansion Continues Check back often for new insights.