Factories pumped out less output in January.
Factories Slowed in January: February 11 – 15
The Trade Deficit Narrowed in November as Exports and Imports Both Fell: Week of February 4 – 8
The trade deficit shrank in November, as had factory orders.
The Fed Is ‘Patient,’ Employers Speed Hiring: January 28 – February 1
The Fed hits the breaks while the job creation motors on.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 