Macro Economic 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.
September 2024: Consumer Spending to Cool by End of 2024
NAHB Economist Catherine Koh reviews the latest GDP and job growth data, and explains the impacts of the Fed’s interest rate cuts.
August 2024: Signs of Easing Monetary Policy
June 2024: Economic Resilience and Modest Growth Ahead
NAHB Economist Fan-Yu Kuo explains how the U.S. economy remains solid despite a slowdown during the first half of the year.
