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.

August 2024: Signs of Easing Monetary Policy

NAHB Principal Economist Na Zhao explains the resiliency of the U.S. economy thus far in 2024, and what to expect through the remainder of the year.

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.
Housing and Interest Rate Forecast Industry data for 2020 to 2026.