Category: Economic Commentary September 2020 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions Chief Economist By Richard Moody | September 1, 2020 Economic commentary issued in September 2020, primarily analyzing data and economic indicators covering the month of August 2020 – while also looking ahead to upcoming data releases. Check back often for new insights. Small Business Pulse Survey: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the Week of Sept. 28 Household Pulse Survey: Regions Footprint August New Home Sales: Sales On A Roll, But Downside Risks Remain August Existing Home Sales: Not Buying The Headline Hype August 2020 Nonfarm Employment: Regions Footprint Economic Preview for the Week of Sept. 21 Unemployment Insurance Claims: U.S. and Regions Footprint August Residential Construction: Headline Miss Masks Strong Single Family Print September FOMC Meeting: A Strong Signal Of An FOMC On Hold For Some Time To Come August Retail Sales: Many Factors Behind Softer Than Expected Sales Economic Preview for the Week of Sept. 14 August Consumer Price Index: Inflation Picking Up, But Increase Is Not Broad Based Monthly Economic Outlook – September 2020 Economic Preview for the Week of Sept. 7 August Employment Report: A Solid Report Still Leaves A Long Road Ahead August ISM Manufacturing Index: Recovery Becomes More Entrenched Economic Preview for the Week of Aug. 31