Category: Economic Commentary May 2021 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | May 2, 2021 Economic commentary issued in May 2021, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering the month of April 2021 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights. Economic Preview for the Week of May 31 April Personal Income/Spending: Wild Swings In Household Financial Flows Continue Unemployment Insurance Claims: U.S. and Regions Footprint April Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint April New Home Sales: Supply Side And Demand Side Factors Weighing On Sales Economic Preview for the Week of May 24 April Existing Home Sales: Rising Trend Sales Rate Will Be Harder To Sustain April Residential Construction: A Strong Number, Despite The Headline “Miss” Economic Preview for the Week of May 17 April Retail Sales/April Industrial Production Q1 2021 Household Debt and Credit: Debt Inches Higher, Payment Burdens Sink Q1 Mortgage Delinquencies & Foreclosures: Regions Footprint April Consumer Price Index: More Than Base Effects At Work Here Economic Preview for the Week of May 10 Monthly Economic Outlook: May 2021 April Employment Report: Supply Side Constraints Weigh On Growth Outlook April ISM Manufacturing Index: Expansion Continues, But At A Slower Pace Economic Preview for the Week of May 3