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August 2020 | Economic Commentary
Category: Economic Commentary

May 2023 | Economic Commentary

From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist

By Richard Moody | May 1, 2023

Economic commentary issued in May 2023, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering April 2023 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases.

  • Economic Preview for the week of May 29
  • Data Summary: Personal Income/Spending; PCE Deflator; Durable Goods Orders
  • Unemployment Insurance Claims: U.S. and Regions Footprint
  • April Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint
  • April New Home Sales: Stage Is Set For Gradually Increasing Sales
  • Q1 2023 Mortgage Delinquencies/Foreclosures
  • Economic Preview for the week of May 22
  • April Existing Home Sales: The Headline Number Is Bad, The Real Number Is Way Worse
  • April Residential Construction: Gradual Increases On Tap For Single Family Activity
  • Q1 2023 Household Debt and Credit
  • April Retail Sales: Headline Falls Short, But Solid Gain In Control Sales
  • Economic Preview for the week of May 15
  • Q1 Survey of Bank Loan Officers: Rising Lending Standards, Sagging Loan Demand Nothing New
  • Monthly Economic Outlook
  • Economic Preview for the week of May 8
  • April Employment Report: Labor Market Still Tight But Cooling; Both Can Be True
  • April ISM Manufacturing Index: Welcome To The “Season Of Contradictions”
  • Economic Preview for the week of May 1
Check back often for new insights.
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