The retail picture improved while employers continue to struggle filling open positions.
Retail Sales Improve, Job Openings Remain at (Near) Record Levels: June 10 – 14
Employers Tap on the Brakes (Again): June 3 – 7
Hiring lost its momentum in May.
Consumer Spending Wobbled Again: May 27 – 31
Real consumer spending failed to grow in April.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 