Economic Monthly Summaries

Architecture Billings Index (07-22-26)

Architecture Billings Remain Sluggish Through June – The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score was 47.3 for June. Although the

August 5, 2026

Retail Sales – Advanced Estimates (07-16-26)

The U.S. Census Bureau announced the following advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for June 2026: Advance Estimates

July 27, 2026

Consumer Price Index (07-14-26)

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in June after

July 27, 2026

Metals Service Center Institute – Steel Shipments (07-20-26)

Steel and Aluminum Shipments Increase Across U.S. and Canada – MSCI Metals Activity for June 2026 shows year-over-year increases in service

July 27, 2026

Builders Confidence (07-15-26)

Builder Sentiment Stays Weak as Affordability Concerns Persist – Economic uncertainty and persistent affordability challenges driven by rising material prices,

July 27, 2026

Metals Service Center Institute – Steel Shipments (06-16-26)

Steel and Aluminum Shipments Continue Positive Year-Over-Year Comparisons – MSCI Metals Activity for May 2026 shows year-over-year increases in service center shipments

July 7, 2026

The Employment Situation (07-01-26)

Both total nonfarm payroll employment (+57,000) and the unemployment rate (4.2 percent) changed little in June, the U.S. Bureau of

July 7, 2026

Housing Starts and Permitting (06-16-26)

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential construction

July 7, 2026

Gross Domestic Product – 1st quarter (Third Estimate) (06-25-26)

GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 1st Quarter 2026. Real gross domestic product (GDP)

July 7, 2026

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