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.
January 2025: Signs of Cooling Housing Inflation
NAHB economist Jesse Wade examines the economy’s strong performance in 2024 and projections for the year ahead.
November 2024: Economic Cooldown on the Horizon
NAHB Senior Economist Fan-Yu Kuo examines third quarter economic growth and projections into the new year.
October 2024: Shelter Costs Remain Largest Contributor to Rising Prices
NAHB Economist Eric Lynch reviews the latest GDP and job growth data, and provides NAHB’s outlook on potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
