Hiring and layoffs declined in December.
Sentiment Remains on Shaky Ground: February 8 – 12
Retail Stumbles, Manufacturing Strengthens: January 11 – 15
The holidays were not merry for retailers, but manufacturing has remained stout.
Hiring and Inflation Held Steady: December 7 – 11
The bloom is off the labor market, while inflation has remained moderate.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 