Macroeconomic Outlook
Each month, leading economists at NAHB provide the latest insights on the current and future state of the U.S. economy and explain how key factors will impact the housing industry. Some of the key macroeconomic issues examined in these monthly reports include inflation, interest rates, material prices, employment and more.
August 2026: When Will Inflation Finally Return to 2%?
NAHB Principal Economist Na Zhao examines key factors causing the U.S. economy to slow.
July 2026: Labor Market Momentum SlowsÂ
June 2026: Recession Odds Rise
NAHB Economist Eric Lynch discusses household savings, the labor market, inflation, mortgage rates, and NAHB’s new index: State Projections of Remodeling.
