April was a good month for retailers, employers continued to seek workers and producer prices firmed.
Retail Sales Bloomed in April: What We Learned During the Week of May 9 – 13
Job Creation and Consumer Goods Imports Both Slow: What We Learned During the Week of May 2 – 6
April was the slowest month in 2016 for job creation while the trade deficit shrinks in the face of weakness in consumer goods imports.
More Hiring During Q2, But Less Optimism: What We Learned During the Week of March 7-11
Employers say they intend to expand payrolls during Q2, but small business owners are not as confident.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 