Category: Economic Commentary May 2026 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | May 4, 2026 Economic commentary issued in May 2026, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering April 2026 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. GDP, Income & Spending, Durable Goods: Big Load Of Data Changes Little Q1 Mortgage Delinquencies/Foreclosures: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the week of May 25 April Residential Construction: Single Family, Multi-family Drift Further Apart Q1 2026 Household Debt and Credit: Balances Push Higher, Debt Service Still Manageable Economic Preview for the week of May 18 April Retail Sales: Consumers Holding Up, But For How Long? April Consumer Price Index: Mixed Signals Beneath The Obvious Headline Print Monthly Economic Outlook – May 2026 Economic Preview for the week of May 11 April Employment Report: Labor Market Finding Its Footing? Economic Preview for the week of May 4 Check back often for new insights.