Category: Economic Commentary March 2021 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | March 1, 2021 Economic commentary issued in March 2021, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering the month of February 2021 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights. February Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the Week of March 29 February Personal Income/Spending: February’s Declines Will Be Easily Reversed in March Unemployment Insurance Claims: U.S. and Regions Footprint February New Home Sales: An Epically Bad February, But Not Cause For Concern February Existing Home Sales: Will Listings Spring Back To Save The Spring Sales Season? Economic Preview for the Week of March 22 March FOMC Meeting: Still On Hold, But Maybe Not As Tightly? February Residential Construction: A Pause, Not The Beginning Of The End January Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint February Retail Sales: February Stumble Won’t Derail Robust Q1 Spending Growth Economic Preview for the Week of March 15 February Consumer Price Index: Faster Inflation Is Coming, But Is It Staying? Monthly Economic Outlook: March 2021 Economic Preview for the Week of March 8 February Employment Report: Details Underperform The Headline Print Economic Preview for the Week of March 1 February ISM Manufacturing Index: Expansion Continues As Supply-Side Stresses Intensify