Core consumer prices grew at a steady, moderate pace in December.
Gas Prices Dropped as 2018 Ended: January 7 – 11
Payrolls Surged as 2018 Ended: December 31 – January 4
Employers added more workers in December than they had in any month since February.
Job Creation Solid, If Slower: December 3 – 7
Job creation mellowed a bit in November while the trade deficit widened again in October.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 