Employers started the year by adding more workers to their payrolls.
Employers Continue to Hire, Consumers Continue to Spend: January 29 – February 2
Industrial Production Grew, Housing Starts Chilled: January 15 – 19
Utilities and mining boost industrial production, while housing construction took a step backward in December.
As 2017 Ends, Jobless Claims Remain Low and Sentiment Eases: December 25 – 29
Employers issued relatively few pink slips during the final days of the year.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 