Category: Economic Commentary October 2017 | Economic Commentary From Richard Moody, Regions' Chief Economist October 1, 2017 Economic commentary from October 2017. Check back often for new insights. Economic Update (Employment Cost Index) Economic Preview for the week of Oct. 30 Economic Update (GDP) 2016 Mortgage Loan Originations: Regions Footprint Economic Update (New Home Sales) Economic Update (Q2 2017 State Government Finances: Regions Footprint) Economic Preview for the week of Oct. 23 Economic Update (Existing Home Sales) Economic Update (Residential Construction) Economic Preview for the week of Oct. 16 Economic Update (September Retail Sales) Economic Update (September CPI) Economic Outlook for October Economic Preview for the week of Oct. 9 Economic Update (September Employment Report) Economic Update (September 2017 ISM) Economic Update (2016 Median HH Income Poverty Rates) Economic Preview for the week of Oct. 2