Macro Economic Outlook

Economics
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.

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.

March 2024: Inflation Remains Stubbornly High

NAHB Principal Economist Na Zhao explains why the economy grew at a surprising strong pace at the end of last year and what to expect in 2024.

February 2024: Slower Economic Growth Expected This Year

NAHB Economist Fan-Yu Kuo provides an outlook for the coming year following a better-than-expected year for economic growth in 2023.
Housing and Interest Rate Forecast Industry data for 2019 to 2025.