Rising gas prices boosted not only overall inflation but also retail sales.
Higher Gas Prices Boost Inflation, For Now: October 9 – 13
The Labor Market’s 7-Year Winning Streak Ended Last Month: October 2 – 6.
Employment in leisure & hospitality and in retail fell after the recent hurricanes.
Economic Activity Eased During the End of Summer: September 25 – 29
Personal spending and overall economic activity both slowed in August.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 