The retail picture improved while employers continue to struggle filling open positions.
Retail Sales Improve, Job Openings Remain at (Near) Record Levels: June 10 – 14
Employers Tap on the Brakes (Again): June 3 – 7
Hiring lost its momentum in May.
Retail and Manufacturing Fail to Impress: May 13 – 17
Retail and manufacturing each stumbled in April.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 