Job creation mellowed a bit in November while the trade deficit widened again in October.
Job Creation Solid, If Slower: December 3 – 7
Consumer Spending Bounced Back: November 26 – 30
Personal spending and overall economic activity were resilient in October.
Home Sales & Starts Inched Up: November 19 – 23
Home sales and starts grew in October, but builder confidence stumbled nonetheless.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 