The trade picture barely changed during July, but the service sector perked up in August.
Trade Data Holds Steady in July: September 4 – 8
Job Creation and Wage Growth Slowed in August: August 28 – September 1
Manufacturing and construction sectors were responsible for more than a third of August’s net job creation.
Retail Sales Jumped, Factory Output Slowed in July: August 14 – 18
The summer of 2017 is shaping up better for retail sales than previously believed.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 