Retail sales and manufacturing output paused in January.
Retail Sales & Manufacturing Chilled in January: February 12 – 16
The U.S. Trade Deficit Hits a 9-Year High: February 5 – 9
Imports grew faster than had exports during the final days of 2017.
Employers Continue to Hire, Consumers Continue to Spend: January 29 – February 2
Employers started the year by adding more workers to their payrolls.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 