Even though the storm hit Texas during the final days of August, the impact Hurricane Harvey was already showing up in the data.
Industrial Production and Retail Sales Take a Pause: September 11 – 15
Trade Data Holds Steady in July: September 4 – 8
The trade picture barely changed during July, but the service sector perked up in August.
Job Creation and Wage Growth Slowed in August: August 28 – September 1
Manufacturing and construction sectors were responsible for more than a third of August’s net job creation.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 