Economic activity was above average in November, but consumers were less cheery about the future as 2018 ended.
Economic Activity Grew, Sentiment Did Not: December 24 – 28
The Fed Shares One Final Gift Before the Holidays: December 17 – 21
The Federal Reserve hiked its short-term interest rate target for a fourth and final time in 2018.
Retail Shines, Factory Activity Does Not: December 10 – 14
Consumers started the holiday season with gusto, while manufacturing took another break.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 