Category: Economic Commentary June 2021 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | June 1, 2021 Economic commentary issued in June 2021, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering the month of May 2021 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights. Economic Preview for the Week of June 28 May Personal Income/Spending: Composition Of Consumer Spending Will Shift Further Unemployment Insurance Claims: U.S. and Regions Footprint May New Home Sales: We Expected Little, And Got Even Less . . . May Existing Home Sales: Much Worse Than The Headline Number Implies Economic Preview for the Week of June 21 June FOMC Meeting: Policy To Remain Highly Accommodative Despite Notable Shift In The Dots May Residential Construction: Builders Struggling To Keep Pace May Retail Sales: A Little Context Goes A Long Way Economic Preview for the Week of June 14 May Consumer Price Index: Up, Up, And Away . . . At Least For Now Monthly Economic Outlook: June 2021 Economic Preview for the Week of June 7 May Employment Report: Labor Supply Constraints Continue To Weigh On Hiring May ISM Manufacturing Index: Producers Seeing More Demand, Enjoying It Less