Personal spending and overall economic activity both slowed in August.
Economic Activity Eased During the End of Summer: September 25 – 29
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.
Economic Activity Gained During Q2, The Fed Holds Firm: July 24 – 28
Q2 had more than twice the rate of GDP growth than there was during the first three months of 2017.
What We Learned About the U.S. Economy Last Week 