There were fewer available jobs in February, although employers continued struggling to fill openings.
Job Openings Fall, Remain Near Record High: April 9 – 13
Job Growth Slows, Trade Deficit Grows: April 2 – 6
Payroll growth slowed down while the trade deficit widened (again).
Q4 GDP Revised Up, Consumer Spending Paused: March 26 – 30
Q4 GDP was revised upward, but consumer spending has been sluggish during the first two months of 2018.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 