Category: Economic Commentary March 2023 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | March 3, 2023 Economic commentary issued in March 2023, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering February 2023 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Economic Preview for the week of April 3 February Personal Income/Spending: Discretionary Spending Clearly Softening Economic Preview for the week of March 27 March FOMC Meeting: A Most Uncertain Rate Hike February Existing Home Sales: February’s Bounce In Headline Sales Won’t Last Economic Preview for the week of March 20 January Nonfarm Employment and Benchmark Revisions: Regions Footprint February Retail Sales: February Decline Follows Upward Revision To January Sales February Consumer Price Index: Progress Not Coming Fast Enough For FOMC Economic Preview for the week of March 13 Monthly Economic Outlook February Employment Report: A Strong Headline Number On Top Of Some Weak Details Economic Preview for the week of March 6 Check back often for new insights.