The 2017 holiday season was merry for the retail sector.
Retail Sales Ended 2017 on a Happy Note: January 9 – 13
Payrolls Expand Again, But at a Slower Rate: January 1 – 5
Payroll growth slowed in December, but purchasing managers indicate solid economic activity.
Employers Resume Hiring: October 30 – November 3
Employers resumed adding workers in October while holds off another rate hike until (probably) December.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 