Payroll growth slowed in December, but purchasing managers indicate solid economic activity.
Payrolls Expand Again, But at a Slower Rate: January 1 – 5
As 2017 Ends, Jobless Claims Remain Low and Sentiment Eases: December 25 – 29
Employers issued relatively few pink slips during the final days of the year.
Data Points to Firm Economic Growth as 2017 Ends: December 18 – 22
Data points to solid business conditions during the final months of 2017.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 