GDP Growth Downshifted in Q1: Week of April 23 – 27

Slower growth in consumer spending pulls back economic expansion during early 2018.

Vehicles Drive Manufacturing and Retail Sales: April 16 – 20

Manufacturing activity grew again in March (albeit at a slower pace than in February) while retail sales had its best month since last November.

There were fewer available jobs in February, although employers continued struggling to fill openings.