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.
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.
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.
