Just in time for the holidays, the Federal Reserve bumps up its short-term interest rate target. Meanwhile, retailers start the holiday season with signs of strength.
Another Fed Rate Bump to End 2017: December 11 – 15
Payrolls Expand for the 86th Straight Month: December 4 – 8
Employers continued to expand their payrolls this fall.
Q3 GDP Growth Revised Upward: November 27 – December 1
The U.S. economy strengthened at its fastest rate in three years during Q3.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 