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 FootprintEconomic Preview for the Week of March 29February Personal Income/Spending: February’s Declines Will Be Easily Reversed in MarchUnemployment Insurance Claims: U.S. and Regions FootprintFebruary New Home Sales: An Epically Bad February, But Not Cause For ConcernFebruary Existing Home Sales: Will Listings Spring Back To Save The Spring Sales Season?Economic Preview for the Week of March 22March FOMC Meeting: Still On Hold, But Maybe Not As Tightly?February Residential Construction: A Pause, Not The Beginning Of The EndJanuary Nonfarm Employment: Regions FootprintFebruary Retail Sales: February Stumble Won’t Derail Robust Q1 Spending GrowthEconomic Preview for the Week of March 15February Consumer Price Index: Faster Inflation Is Coming, But Is It Staying?Monthly Economic Outlook: March 2021Economic Preview for the Week of March 8February Employment Report: Details Underperform The Headline PrintEconomic Preview for the Week of March 1February ISM Manufacturing Index: Expansion Continues As Supply-Side Stresses Intensify